Monday, September 12, 2011

Mask and Paint Canopy Frame and Touch-Up Cockpit

 
 
 
I finished masking the cockpit area.  I covered everything but the longerons and the rear roll bar.  The finish in these areas was scratched during the last few weeks/months of building.  After taping and masking I used a Scotch Brite pad to smooth the scratches.

 
I also masked the forward bow of the canopy frame.  I moved the frame support out into the garage so I could paint the frame.

 
After painting the canopy frame I re-painted the longerons and rear roll bar of the cockpit.  I also painted the inside surface of the canopy skits.  I will be ready to assemble the canopy frame and Plexiglas bubble this evening.