Matt DeCraeneNov 24, 20191 min readMore Rear SparI mostly wrapped up match drilling all of the rear spar today. Next steps, debur everything, prime and rivet. Progress will be delayed...
Matt DeCraeneNov 21, 20191 min readMore rear sparI drilled the doublers to the rear spar. I had to straighten the large think forked doublers, as they had a bow to then, but this was...
Matt DeCraeneNov 17, 20191 min readFinished main spar and started rear sparsI countersunk the fastener holes, primed the bare holes, and then assembled the tie down brackets. I need to come up with a better set up...
Matt DeCraeneNov 3, 20191 min readOne Main Spar FinishedI installed the rest of the nutplates today, then countersunk them as required. I sprayed all of the exposed mail with still etching...
Matt DeCraeneOct 27, 20191 min readMore NutplatesI continued on the main spar today adding nutplates. I had some help loading rivets as I went. I also started working on the spacers for...
Matt DeCraeneOct 26, 20191 min readTank attachment nut platesI started on the right spar by drilling, countersinking, riveting, and then countersinking the nutplates on the top flange of the main...
Matt DeCraeneOct 21, 20191 min readWing hardwareWe sorted through the hardware bags and labeled them for ready access
Matt DeCraeneOct 13, 20191 min readFinishing left elevatorI finished riveting the left elevator. The trim tab ended up with an unacceptable bulge, so I will remake it later. We then started...
Matt DeCraeneAug 18, 20191 min readWing kitWhile I don't need it yet, I found a wing kit for sale relatively close to me. After about 14 hours round trip worth of driving, it is...