Good day, today I’m going to be continuing to work on the right wing leading edge. Before I can being with the riveting and assembly process, I discovered another loose end that needed to be accomplished, and that is drilling the hole in the lower skin surface to accommodate the tie-down ring. I began by […]
Right Wing Fuel Tank Skin Prep
Good day, today I’m continuing with the right fuel tank skin prep. More of the same here today; using scotchbrite to scuff up the surfaces really well, then thoroughly cleaning it all with naphtha. Scuffing these large tank skins is no fun, whatsoever. Let’s be honest, this is a terrible part of the build. My […]
Right Fuel Tank Rib Prep
Good day, today I’m starting on the right fuel tank rib preparation to get ready for sealing and assembling the fuel tanks. I’m starting with the ribs by using scotch-bright on the flanges. The RV-4 plan instructions detail the scuffing procedures to be used on all the surfaces which will be getting sealant. As per […]
Right Fuel Tank – Rear Baffle
Good day, today I’m working on the right fuel tank rear baffle and installing the access panels. How am I here at this stage again. It feels like I just finished doing these on the other tank. Needless to say, I’m really not looking forward to doing all this drilling again…LOL! Another day in the […]