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    Default Re: 458lk

    Looks good Todd. Moving along nicely.


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    Hi all,

    Had a few good days and was able to make some significant progress (well, for me). The flaperons have been hung and the tips finished. A little LPS1 on the hinges and they move like butter!!


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    Finished the routing of Pitot/AOA tubing along with the OAT wiring. I mounted the OAT next to the pitot.
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    And the big news, I started covering the wings!! Shrunk to 250, rib stitched and wing tip mounting hardware in place. Shrinking to 350 and first coat of Poly brush tomorrow!! I actually really enjoyed the rib stitching. Kind of therapeutic. More photos to come.
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    That's it for now.
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    Looks great Todd. Tell the truth, your wife did most of the stitching right? So cool that she is involved to the extent of taking the covering class and all. She isn't going to let you have all the fun. Keep it up. We have places to go.
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    Default 2022 Build Update

    Happy New Year All. I'm so behind on updating my build log. Work's been crazy and I've been dedicating all my free time to building (I know; preaching to the choir!) Here's an update on what I've gotten done the past year.

    Fabricated this mount for the ELT antenna:
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    Battery, ELT, and back up battery tray behind the baggage area.
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    Starting the covering process on the fuselage.
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    The handle proved to be a bit of a challenge. Think it turned out ok.
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    Fuselage all covered. Actually enjoyed this part quite a bit.
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    Always nice to have great help. This build is a family affair.
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    First coat of PolyBrush all on.
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    Dolly for the fuel cap.
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    Getting ready to install the reinforcing tapes.
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    Frankenfuselage!!
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    Spraying final coat of PolyBrush
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    Doubling checking the movement of the flaperons.
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    Making the wings silver.
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    More to come....
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    Default Paint and Firewall forward

    Starting the Final assembly and firewall forward process.

    Installing the firewall and fitting the boot cowl. I've since added filler pieces where the boot cowl meets the cowl attach angle. I wanted a more flush fit.

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    Fuel Lines from the header tank. First time using a tube bender. The wire technique recommended by Eddie really worked well.

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    Todd you are into the fun stuff now! Everything is looking great!
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    That's a mighty fine and shiny paint job there! Looks really good!
    Some great progress last year, keep it up!

    What made you put your battery, back up battery and associated equipment behind the luggage rack?
    Just saw your engine/propeller you're going to use. That 26lb Airmaster prop has to be the reason!
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    Thanks Harlan for the kind words and all your help and support!

    Brett, you got it. Trying to offset all the weight up front!
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    Seriously? Where is the engine? Those pics are already outdated. Todds farther along than he portrays.
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    Default Engine, fuel kine and cowling

    Eddie is right. There is more, but I had posted so many pictures because I was so far behind that the system said I couldn't post any more pictures. So, here goes round 3.

    Someone asked me about the paint booth so I figured I share with all. It's similar to what Brian Bowen used and I found it on Amazon. I've been very happy with it and it's holding up very well. Be sure to stake it down, even with the wooden reinforcement stands inside weighing it down. Made of a very exciting afternoon!!!
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    More fuel lines from the header tank to firewall. You can also see the brake line going through the floor to the landing gear.
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    Here you go Eddie!!! The engine is on and several of the fuel lines have been fabricated.
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    The cowling is starting to take shape. It was a pretty rough start and I wasn't really sure where to even start. But everyone's advice is spot on. Work slow, taking a little at a time and it all works out. I could never get the tabs on the front to fit over the bottom cowl so I did like many others and cut them off. I'll manufacture some metal ones to take their place.

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    One issue I had was the whole cowl sagged after I took the tape off. Had it all lined up, drilled it, clecoed it, high fived the kid and went in to have a beer. Came back out and the whole thing was hanging down lower than the spinner. Soooooo, after a bit of a freak out and a call to Eddie for advise, we moved the holes where the cowl mounts to the boot cowl and it is lining back up great. Lisa thanks you Eddie!!!
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    The remote avionics tray is ready to go in.
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    The Radiator/Oiler cooler combo is ready to go in. Just want to get the camlocs in first.

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    Ted Myers has been helping out with the wiring diagrams and has been helping me figure out what I'm doing. Would definitely recommend him for help!

    Also want to say a big thank you to Austin from PolyFiber. He's been amazing with the covering and painting. Great guy!!!

    That's it for now. Wish everyone a happy new year. Gonna try and stay up to date from this point.


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