January 16th, 2016
* I needed to get my tools organized since I was spending a lot of time looking for something I set down and couldn't remember where . So I bought a nice rolling tool cabinet. I'm not so into black but that is all that was available
* Applied micro balloons to the rudder where new fiberglass was added aftere cutting out material for elevator clearance. It take quite awhile for epoxy to cure in a cold hanger
* Determined how to construct the elevator trim tab after studying the pictures sent from Arion so trimmed hinge to length and bonded onto the upper skin. Lots of clamps and a steel bar to get a good bond
* Per Nick Otterback's instructions the canopy frame flanges were trimmed to 1" inside and 1/4" outside. Lots of dust and chips flying about. Hand sanded to smooth and shape
The canopy frame has lots of voids and bubbles under the gel-coat (non structural) so they had to be cut out and filled. I managed to get all removed and exposed and the inside of the frame filled. Next will be filling the outside and then sanding to shape. It has to be perfect since it will always be up close and visible.
Tools have been scattered so I finally did something about it.
Drilled 3/4" holes for rudder cable eyelet nut access. The stuff that looks like cake icing is a mix of epoxy and micro balloons that is setting up. It will be sanded down later
Drilled 3/4" holes for rudder cable eyelet nut access
Gluing the trim tab hinge in place. The coolers under the table have water, sodas and beer (after working) for those that come and help
Gluing the trim tab hinge in place. Lots of clamps and a steel bar
Trimmed canopy frame. 1" inside flange & 1/4" outside
The canopy frame has voids and bubbles under the gel-coat so they need cleaned out and filled
The canopy frame voids and bubbles have been removed and micro balloon filler is being added
The canopy frame voids and bubbles have been removed and micro balloon filler is being added