The spar box channel was leaning on the hinge which needed some more investigation.
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Rivet elevator skeleton
Almost done with the skeleton of the elevator, 2 minor issues with the stainless steel rivets and the spar box channel clearance.
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Prime elevator skeleton
Did some final deburring, preparing and priming of the elevator parts.
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Trim tab ready
Trim tab is ready but unfortunately with a little twist.
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Rack for finished components
To safely store the finished components I built a wall rack.
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Rudder ready 2.0
The experience of the first rudder helped to build this second rudder faster and better.
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Continue with rudder 2.0
Primed the rudder parts and riveted the skeleton of the rudder.
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Prepare rudder for priming 2.0
After some e-mail conversation with TAF I modified the rib1 flange and holes, deburred and prepared the parts for priming.
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Rudder 2.0
I was not happy with the first rudder because the skin was not bent exactly in the middle so I decided to build a second rudder. Great service from TAF for providing the parts!
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Horizontal stabiliser ready
Last step for the horizontal stabiliser is to rivet the left side skin.
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