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    • Vertical Stabilizer - Sec. 1 thru 6
    • Rudder - Sec. 7
    • Stabilizer - Sec. 8
    • Elevator - Sec. 9
    • Rear Fuselage - Sec. 10 thru 12
  • Wings
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    • Spars - Sec. 13
    • Main Wing Parts - Sec. 14
    • Ribs - Sec. 14
    • Wing Assembly - Sec. 14 Thru 17
    • Fuel Tanks - Sec. 18
    • Bottom Wing Skins - Sec. 20
    • Flaps - Sec. 21
    • Ailerons - Sec. 22
    • Aileron Control System - Sec. 23
    • Wing Tips - Sec. 24
    • Aileron Trim - Optional
  • Fuselage
    • Kit Delivery
    • Mid Fuse Bulkheads - Sec. 25
    • Mid Fuse Lower Structure - Sec. 26
    • Firewall - Sec. 27
    • Fwd Fuse Lower Structure - Sec. 28
    • Fwd Mid Fuse Side Structure - Sec. 29
    • Aft Fuselage Attach - Sec. 30
    • Fuel System - Sec. 31
    • Baggage Area - Sec. 32
    • Interior Painting - End Sec. 32
    • Rudder and Brake Systems - Sec. 33
    • Flap Actuation System - Sec. 34
    • Upper Fwd Fuselage - Sec. 35
    • Aileron & Elevator Systems - Sec. 36
    • Roll Over Structure - Sec. 37
  • Finishing Kit
    • Finishing Kit Delivery
    • Canopy and Window - Sec. 38
    • Seat-backs - Sec. 39
    • Landing Gear and Engine Mount - Sec. 40A
    • Wing Attachment - Sec. 41
    • Miscellanea - Sec. 42
    • Engine & Propeller Delivery
    • Engine Installation - Sec. 43
    • Spinner & Propeller - Sec. 44
    • Cowling - Sec. 45
    • Tricycle Gear Legs & Fairings - Sec. 46A
  • Firewall Forward
    • Engine Specifications
    • Cowl Baffle - Sec. 47
    • Exhaust System - Sec 48
    • Fuel & Oil Systems - Sec. 49
    • Control Cables - Sec. 50
    • Firewall Forward Misc. - Sec. 51
  • Panel & Instrumentation
    • Panel
    • Wiring & Equipment
    • Sensors
    • Avionics
    • Landing Lights - OP52
  • Move to KAIK & Final Ass'y
    • Empennage Installation
    • Wing Installation
    • Odds and Ends
  • Fiberglass & Body work
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Upper Fwd Fuselage - Section 35

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We have all the parts done for the forward fuselage completed and ready for painting. I forgot to take a picture when it was all clecoed together.
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We got the sub-panel and ribs painted and have started riveting them into the fuselage. Paint turned out OK this time
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Forward skin rib structure
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View from the top before riveting to the firewall
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The instrument panel support frame and side rail tops
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Radio rack ribs
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Good view showing the rudder pedals and main fuel line through the firewall
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Sub panel riveted in place
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Side rails pop riveted in place
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Final riveting of the panel frame and radio stack frame with plate nuts riveted
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Canopy bearing blocks temporarily installed to fit the top skin and match drill
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Cowl hinge fits great, I like Vans hinge to cowl fastening method, it is simple, strong and elegant.
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Fitting the top forward skin, all fit well with the exception of a slight gap between the side skin and the top skin. I wish Vans left little extra material here to fit a little tighter. It may work out better in the end from a painting standpoint.
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Since we are not using the ejectable canopy, we split the bronze bearing in half and used it for both sides of the canopy hinge. There is absolutely no play in the hinge sit now. It was a really good solution.
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We pro-sealed the forward skin in place all at once vs Vans progressive riveting solution. I will crawl inside at buck them all on my back on pillows in the foot wells.
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Clecoes holding the top skin to the longerons while the pro-seal sets, we'll rivet tomorrow.
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