Installed the Landing gear and torqued to specs. The boys tried it on for size after we removed it from the rotisserie.
Final Landing Gear
Hours this entry: 4.0Category Archives: Landing Gear
Landing Gear Part 1
Hours this entry: 5
Started working on mounting the landing gear. Drilled the center holes on the U-804 inboard main gear attach brackets and started to line up the gear. Decided we wanted to recheck the various methods and needed a few more tools to do it right and paused for the time being.
Landing Gear Prep, Service Letter SL-00014, Top Forward Skin
Hours this entry: 5Started to work on getting ready to install the landing gear so we can remove the fuse from the rotisserie and prep for the finish kit to arrive and get the engine mount on. This included installing the 15+ bolts and related washers/nuts on each each side. Should be able to mount the gear next time.
The stiffeners required for SL-00014 were laid out, drilled and dimpled. I’ll prime the stiffeners and install next time.
Deburred, dimpled and added some light primer on the bottom of the front top skin. I’ll smooth the primer out and paint it the same as the interior color.