Back at it… – Airplanes, donkeys, and more!

Apr 12
20

Hours: 4

After my little health issue, I was able to put some more time into riveting the elevator.

The task was to rivet the elevator skins to the front elevator spar. This was mostly done with the rivet gun with a flush set, as the yoke on the rivet squeezer was just a bit too short. They do make a 4″ yoke which would have worked, but that’s another $140+… and I can get by with what I have.

I also got the first elevator counterbalance installed. It makes the elevators look much more substantial! It’s also a little tight getting some of the rivets, but it’s all doable if you follow the instructions carefully!

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