Peter

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Barbara at Van’s called today. She had the shipping quotes and the terminal locations ready. I was hoping to save some significant money by picking the crates up at the terminal, but the difference was only $18!! And that included lift gate service! No need to bother with picking it up. It should arrive before the holiday weekend. Can’t wait!

I also began installing the brackets that Mike gave me on the wing stand. Here is the progress I made. My garage floor is very uneven, and I tried to use my laser level to ensure everything was true, but I’m very skeptical of its accuracy. The laser seemed to be 1/8 on an inch high shooting from both ends. If I shoot the level point from one side, and then shoot the level point back from that mark, they should line up.. but each time it worked its way higher. I might take it back.

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Trim Tab 7 (1.0 hr)

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Tonight I installed the elevator trim tab and rib-let.  All went well, and I’m happy with the result.  The trim tab will be complete when I install the blind rivets on the end tabs… a quick task.  I am not going to install the trim servo until much later in the build. I still need to roll the elevator leading edges, and then I’ll essentially be done with the empennage for this stage of the build.  The tips will still need to be done, as well as installing the control surfaces and controls but that will all come in good time.

First pic is of the installed rib-let. 20130815-192951.jpg

Next up the installed trim tab. 20130815-193003.jpg

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Trim Tab 6 (1.0 hr)

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Last night I was going to get done what I wound up doing tonight, but when I arrived in the garage I realized I had quite the mess of tools and very little room to work.  So I cleaned up quickly and called it a night. Tonight I finished match drilling the trim tab hinge.  Here you can see the hinge clamped in place prior to drilling.  After I completed drilling I deburred and cleaned all the parts. All that remains for the trim tab is to rivet and install!20130814-195425.jpg

I decided to give the rattle can self etching primer a try for these small parts.  A time saver for sure, but I’m not particularly a big fan.  The trim tab is easy to pull off and inspect for corrosion so I’m not as concerned about using the time intensive and better AKZO primer.  20130814-195431.jpg