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    Default Re: Dactel's Build

    Don't cut yourself short on the Hysol. Its useful to have a filet of adhesive worked up onto the wood and some down onto the structure. If your like me you will break a couple of the false ribs free from the structure as you catch a piece of clothing on it while working.
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    Quote Originally Posted by efwd View Post
    Don't cut yourself short on the Hysol. Its useful to have a filet of adhesive worked up onto the wood and some down onto the structure. If your like me you will break a couple of the false ribs free from the structure as you catch a piece of clothing on it while working.
    Good to know! Thanks, Eddie!
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    Default Re: Dactel's Build - All HS ribs installed

    Finally finished installing all HS ribs today. I'm getting more efficient at hysoling.

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    Default Re: Dactel's Build-All elevator ribs installed

    Today, I installed all elevator ribs in place with Hysol. Tomorrow I will varnish them and get started on the HS/elevator tips.

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    Sure looks good in the bare bones!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bbs428 View Post
    Sure looks good in the bare bones!
    Hopefully the finished product will look good also!
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    Default Re: Dactel's Build-HS and elevator rib varnishing

    Applied the first coat of epoxy varnish to HS and elevator ribs.

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    Default Re: Dactel's Build - All HS and elevator ribs varnished.

    I finished varnishing all the HS and elevator ribs today. The varnish was almost clear in color so it was a little hard to judge how well the second coat was laying on and it got a little sloppy.

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    Good progress Terry. I remember sanding off the hardened varnish drips from those ribs before covering.


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    Default Re: Dactel's Build

    Quote Originally Posted by DesertFox4 View Post
    Good progress Terry. I remember sanding off the hardened varnish drips from those ribs before covering.
    Thank you!
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