Back in the Game

[PropMan]

Side window time! I had the left window partially fitted. Finished the front vertical trim forming on the left then started on the right side. Cut the Plexiglass, trimmed all the small pieces that back up the glass then , cut outside trim. Measured 30 times? then drilled the assembly in the workbench.
checked fit, trimmed to fit , then bent front vertical piece to fit

[PropMan]

Window trim pieces coming together.

[PropMan]

https://youtu.be/tAeJNUA9Ul4?si=OegiQLjTRYjGpXWY

here's my latest video, this one gives a close look at the window details

[PropMan]

I chose to use rivets for window trim and Plexiglass attachments. Trim is an assortment of ccc32 and and 426ad3 where possible. The plexi is sandwiched between aluminum trim and fastened with aacq44, an all aluminum pulled rivet. The interior is painted a smoke gray, exterior will be painted to match fuselage later

[PropMan]

Spent half a day turning perfectly good aluminum sheet into scrap. Happens sometimes

[PropMan]

I've been working on wing fairings for what seems like a year, reality, couple weeks. Almost done tho, decided to make the front to windscreen out of s-glass. For a better fit.

[Mark Goldberg]

Looks very good Frank. Mark

[PropMan]

Got a pair of leading edge fairings after a couple days effort. Amazing how much work it takes to make form fitting parts

[PropMan]

Back to work on the Cowl. Well, starting on it. Lol
Progress was made. 20231113_180003.jpg

[PropMan]

20231120_162115.jpg Lots of challenges with this cowl. Currently working on the lower portion. The lower side support angle is twisted an needs a curve in it for a nice transition to the nose. One piece at a time is how to eat an elephant. Lol

[Redneckmech]

Keep on eating! It is looking great!

[PropMan]

More lower cowl work. Got he support angles shaped, positioned the lower skin and started to drill

[PropMan]

I learned recently the carb heat inlet to the airbox must be relocated to the rear of the box. Today I hacksaw the part off, welded onto the back and riveted on a cover of the old position

[PropMan]

Lower cowl airbox cover mock up and fab

[PropMan]

Progress continues, here's a short video of where it's at today. Looking forward to flying this thing soon.

https://youtu.be/ewSagDOzH20?si=cadulXu9L8P3ZORD

[PropMan]

Lower cowl parts are fabricated and drilled in place. Time to debur, dimple and rivet together