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rnewman(at)tcwtech.com
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 Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject: Report on cabin cover and rear window install |
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The windows are in and the cabin cover is installed !
Last week I asked some questions about installing the rear windows before installing the cabin cover. After the research was done I decided that installing the windows with the cabin cover off the fuselage was the way I would do it. I also built a custom overhead console into the canopy to bring fresh air in from overhead along with some map lighting. My design for the overhead console include no access cover for the door hinges as well as complete integration of the center window strut mounting point. So some important questions had to be answered about this construction technique. Well I am now happy to say that I can answer them.
1) Yes you can bed the nuts and washers for the door hinges in an epoxy/structural filler mix so that the hinges can be mounted blindly. But make sure that you back the screws out shortly after the epoxy cures to ensure you haven't got any epoxy on the screw threads.
2) Yes you can mount the front window strut to the canopy cover and mold it into an overhead console before installing the canopy cover permanently, however you must measure carefully to ensure it is at the proper angle, otherwise it wont go together.
3) In my opinion, putting the windows in with the cabin cover off the fuselage is the way to go. I was able to rotate the cover so gravity did most of the work holding the window in. Additionally, the dripping of weld-on on the inside went straight to the floor and not all over the inside of the window.
4) When putting the cabin cover on I used some wood blocks of various thicknesses sitting of the door sills to progressively low the canopy into place, this allowed me to finesse the front strut into the fuselage mounting hole. This worked like a charm. It also allowed me to put down epoxy/flox mix on the door sill and tank sealant on the rear rivet line with the canopy just 3/4" about its final resting spot, this made handling and fitting a non-event.
So here's a link to my web album showing the progress. The last 20 or so pictures shows the details.
http://picasaweb.google.com/rcnewman64/FiberglassWork02?feat=directlink
Bob Newman
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www.tcwtech.com
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johngoodman
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: Report on cabin cover and rear window install |
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Bob,
Great photos! Thanks for sharing. I really like those modified ribs on the sub-panel you made - I did some snooping. Are you a machinist? That's awfully nice work.
John
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rnewman(at)tcwtech.com
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:13 pm Post subject: Report on cabin cover and rear window install |
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not exactly a machinist, but at least CNC proficient. Thanks
-Bob
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robin1(at)mrmoisture.com
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject: Report on cabin cover and rear window install |
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Bob is just one example of the amazing skill & craftsmanship found on
this list.
Robin
Still in paint...
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