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Canopy clips installed.
Canopy ply templates cut out. Fiberglassing supplies await in the background…
Epoxy/micro void filler applied to the canopy/skin intersection. Once it sets up overnight, it’ll be sanded prior the glasswork commencing.
Aft fairing line measured and taped.
Side templates cut out from full-size pattern.
Left side template taped in place.
Right side template taped in place.
Left outboard forward fairing line drawn on canopy skin.
Right outboard forward fairing line drawn on canopy skin.
Fairing area masked with double-layer of electrical tape and backed with masking tape.
Fairing area masked with double-layer of electrical tape and backed with masking tape.
Fairing area sanded with 80-grit and almost ready for canopy clips & void filler.
Seatback assembly painting underway.
Seatback hinge pins ready for installation.
Seatback assemblies fully painted.
As much as I’d like to install them now, I need the room in the fuselage for the many tasks yet remaining in there. Once the seat cushions arrive, I’ll temporarily install the left seatback to test the rudder pedal position I selected (middle). I really (major understatement!) don’t want to change that at this point in the project. So, fingers crossed for the time being.
Seatback components in work.
Seatback components clecoed for riveting.
Seatback assemblies riveted but for seatback brace hinges.
Seatback assemblies fully riveted and ready for painting.
