Lower Work Table

 

This evening I cut 6" out of the legs of the work table.  This makes it easier to work in the fuselage.  I took everything off of the lower shelf.  I moved the fuselage onto the yellow sawhorses.  I turned the table on its side and then cut a 6" section out of each leg.  I then used some 1x4 oak to  splice the legs back together.  It makes the table look squatty and I won't be able to store any large, tall parts on the lower shelf, but it should make the work go better.

Inventory Continues

 

Over the last week-and-a-half I have continued to count the parts and pieces of the finishing kit.  It is extensive.  I have purchased new containers to put parts in.  I purchased a section of plastic shelves to put parts on.  I have printed a buzillion labels and I am glad to announce that I am finally finished with the inventory.

 

I discovered that there was only one part missing from the entire shipment.  It was an AN3-5 bolt.  I called Van's and they are sending the missing bolt to me.  How is that for service?

Vertical Stabilizer Storage

 

This evening I built a rack to store the vertical stabilizer and rudder on.  It is made of 2x4's and is attached to the ceiling in the garage.  I put foam padding on the horizontal 2x4's to protect the surfaces.  I have joined the racks of those who store airplane parts overhead in their garages.

Upholstered Seats and Interior Trim Arrives

 

 

Three boxes arrived this afternoon.  They were from Flight Line Interiors.  One box contained the seats, one box contained the carpets and side wall trim and the last package contained the upper rear bulkhead cover with the word "EXPERIMENTAL" embroidered in the center.  I left the pieces in the plastic bags so they don't get dirty.

I did put one of the seats and seat backs in the airplane to see how they look.  I am going to be very pleased with the final interior.  I am going to have some paint mixed to match the vinyl.  I will probably have some paint mixed to match the carpet.  I will then have both batches of paint put into spray cans.  It won't be long until the weather moderates and I will be able to paint the interior.