Assembly startedAssembly of the bottom and top half of the body. Large gaps in between the two. It was therefore decided to permanently fix the two...
Body fibreglassing cont.Bottom half of body fibreglassing complete. Carbon fibre/kevlar added in high stress areas. Top half of body applied with a sanding coat...
Wing spraying and sandingThe wings were given 2 cross coats each of nitrate and then were wet sanded down. Next is to apply 3 more coats of butyrate to each wings...
End-platesEnd-plates have cnc cut, sanded and bolt holes drilled into the wings for lining up after fibreglassing.
Rudder covering startedCeconite rudder covering will commence next week. Sealing the plywood ribs has been done.
Stabiliser and elevator completedSpraying of stabiliser and elevator is now done. Each was given 2 coats of nitrate and 3 coats of butyrate. Finish now has a plastic feel.
