After learning to fly I've decided to build my own aircraft as my 'what next' challenge and have decided to construct the latest offering from Van's Aircraft based in the States - The RV-12 a rotax powered 2 seater made of aluminium let the fun begin... More images online at http://www.build12.co.uk
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Lots of Ribs but no BBQ Sauce!
I've not updated much recently as I am doing the same process everyday preparing the front and rear ribs for the wings - 54 in total and I've got my fluting skills nicely sorted now (same I'll have no more to do for the moment) and the debur process has gone pretty well quickly on these ribs when I started using my dremel type tool with sandpaper wheel attached - OK I've used a good amount of wheels (1 wheel to 2 ribs) but cost £2 for ten from Amazon so in the grand scheme of things not the most costly piece of equipment in the build but a handy one all the same and a great time saver.
I've 12 out of the rear 13 right ribs to debur next and then it's stall warner prep before looking at the wing skins although I have 2 repair jobs to do from the empennage build so will tackle these at the same time as the wing skins as they will need primer.
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