I Finally was able to get back to work on things. The rudder is hinged and complete. The stabs are in the vacuum bag sheeted and drying. I am going to make some modifications to them that I will display on the next update.
The cowl took a little time to set up. I mounted the cowl ring to the fuse after installing the blind nuts and 1/4" round plywood supports for the blind nuts. Then with the engine temporarily mounted I made sure the cowl lined up with the spinner. Next after the engine was removed I used Loctite Hysol glue to mount the cowl. This glue is extremely strong and easy to work with but very expensive. I think I will use it to mount the canopy as well.
To cut the rudder I marked it out on both sides and then used the dremal router to cut 1/8" down, just enough to cut the wood. I put the hot knife threw the rudder and slowly cut the foam moving along the cut wood sheeting.
Nice work Randy. Very labor intensive but you will be rewarded. You must love to build?! to take on a project like this. I'm enjoying it.
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