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Daily Archives: December 23, 2013

December time-lapse video

I created a time-lapse video of my workshop using pictures I’ve taken during the build, from 2 perspectives. I have 2 tripods setup in fixed positions to give myself a stable platform to duplicate my shots, but there’s still a bit of wiggle, I’ve done my best to smooth it out. The video basically has … Continue reading »

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Aft Fuselage #7 (Completion)

  Total build time: 215 hours. A polished turtledeck, ready to rivet.   Other builders probably notice in those photos the modification I made the aft bulkhead. It was with reluctance that I needed those holes but was a result of another modification to the forward stabilator spar attach point that I made (and was given … Continue reading »

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Empennage #7 (Completion)

  Total build time: 211 hours. Now that I have my skins polished, it’s time to rivet together the remainder of the empennage. Ruddervators:   Rudder:   I then clecoed the stabilators to the aft fuselage and installed my new parts to check fitment. Everything fits and looks great!    

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Empennage and turtledeck polishing.

Total build time: 208 hours. With several large skins ready for riveting, I needed to get some polishing out of the way before proceeding with construction. I’ve decided that I will not be painting my aircraft (other than the small fiberglass parts, wing tips etc.) There are several reasons for this including looks, weight savings, … Continue reading »

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