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Matt Dralle
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:07 am Post subject: Rain & RV-8 Front Baggage Door (was: Current Status Of Mr.

Well, it appears to genuine, imitation brass on the outside...   You make a good point, Bill.  I'm pretty sure its probably just steel inside.  But it sure does work perfect at locking the canopy!!  



I'm gonna just have to not fly in the rain.  I'm really worried about the front baggage door and the fact that I've got all of the electrical system (VP-200 CU) mounted right under the door.  You know, I have to question the wisdom of cutting a huge hole in the fuselage right on top of the fuselage there.  There might as well just be a big funnel on top to guide the rain in.



What are RV-8 flyers experiences with water coming in the front baggage door?



Matt Dralle

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http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos

Final Assembly... 



At 08:33 PM 1/23/2010  Saturday, you wrote:

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		  Matte,



What are the internals of that lock made from?  Being a cabinet lock, if I'm reading it correctly, it's probably intended for Interior use...meaning it may rust when wet.  You can probably keep it lubricated enough to function but you may end up with a rust mark down your paint job if you get into some moisture a few times too many.  Have you gone over it with a magnet?



Just curious.



Bill

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