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Canopy Rail Slider – Part 3

Hours this entry: 3.0

January 3, 2021 chris

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A centerline was drawn with a string and then a sharpie was used transfer the line onto the turtledeck.

Canopy slide drilled and cleco’ed into place on the fuselage.

Canopy slide track screwed on the fuselage.

Canopy frame in place along with the rails for a quick test fit.

Canopy Rail Slider – Part 2

Hours this entry: 2.5

January 2, 2021 chris

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Drilled the remainder of the holes and countersunk them top and bottom where applicable.

Set the AN426-AD3-9 Rivets. Notice the bottom countersink as well so they fit flush against the fuselage.

Final strip with the remainder of the holes set for the screws.

Total Build Hours: 383.25
Empennage: 149
Fuselage: 207.75
Wing: 0.0