They will go on the rudder and starboard aileron, fixed with double sided tape (same as Pete does).
The holes are drilled so they will be easier to bend.
With the long range tank I decided to cut off the sides and just make the width the right size to slide in through the seat area. So I've got to remake the sides and then make the back and top.
I've used some plywood to make up the shapes needed and will lay up directly onto these, overlapping onto the base and back as I go.
I visited Murray again today to see how things were getting on with the paint.
We sorted out the masking of the 'curve' which is the critical bit that will determine what shape the black takes on the fuselage sides.
We also figured out the locations for the registration letters - which will be sprayed on rather than vinyl - so they have to be right.
The orange on the spinner looks stunning (see the video below). When it is out in the direct sunlight it looks great and then indoors it takes on a different look as well.
The rest of the fuselage has been 'flatted back' in preparation for the final clear coat which will go over the entire paint job (black, silver and orange) giving one smooth uniform surface with no ridges.
I think Murray will finish it this week so I guess it should be back in my garage by next week.
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| Fixed trim tabs |
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| Making up plywood molds for the sides of the long range tank. |
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| The filling tube will be mounted about here and is long enough so the opening can go outside of the cockpit when refueling. |
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| After filling it can be zip tied to a bracket back inside in about this position. |
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| Spinner - photo taken inside |
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| Spinner - photo taken outside |
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| Blue masking line shows where the silver and black will go below. |
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| Happy now with the way this mask line is looking and the position of the rego. |
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| Wing rego will be in silver. |
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