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Matt Dralle
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Hey RV'ers,
I've been a little quiet lately on the List because I've been working so hard on the RV-8! I'm happy to report that the Engine, Interior, Wiring, Avionics, and canopy are all complete. Basically all I've got left is some fiberglass around the windscreen, and a few other odds and ends and its time to move it out to the hanger for final assembly! I thought I'd share a few current pictures just for fun.
Test flight in March...?
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
Final Assembly...
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Dick Sipp
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:37 am Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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Matt:
You should be very proud, nice work! I really like the interior look.
Dick Sipp
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:16 am Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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Great job Matt.. That plane is looking super. !!!!
Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
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dbergh(at)starband.net
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:46 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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Matt,
That is some beautiful work on everything - love the headrest display for the PX.
Those seats look very nice as well-what’s the story on them?
Dave Bergh
RV-6 Slowwwww build
Mtn Home, ID
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khorton01(at)rogers.com
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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On 22 Jan 2010, at 00:45, Matt Dralle wrote:
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Hey RV'ers,
I've been a little quiet lately on the List because I've been
working so hard on the RV-8! I'm happy to report that the Engine,
Interior, Wiring, Avionics, and canopy are all complete. Basically
all I've got left is some fiberglass around the windscreen, and a
few other odds and ends and its time to move it out to the hanger
for final assembly! I thought I'd share a few current pictures just
for fun.
Test flight in March...?
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Looks beautiful! The empty weight is likely to be a pretty scary
number though. Oh well.
What is the round thing on the outside of the left aft side of the
canopy skirt?
Good luck with all the final details. You'll be amazed at the number
of little things that crawl out of the woodwork as you shoot for the
first flight. There will be depressingly long periods when the list
of things to do keeps getting longer, even though you are completing
items at a furious rate.
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Kevin Horton
RV-8
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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Matt Dralle
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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Location: Livermore CA USA
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:38 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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It is a combination of textured black power coat and a matching epoxy spray. The parts that were removable and non-structural, I powder coated. Everything else got the epoxy spray.
For the exact paint part numbers and types, contact Kraig Maas at Maas Brothers Powder Coating. Kraig's super and really did an awesome job on all of the parts.
http://maasbrothersinc.com/
I dragged the whole fuselage down to his shop for spraying the inside:
The Trip There:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=0&log=94482&row=100
The Spraying:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=0&log=94686&row=83
The Trip Back:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=0&log=94818&row=76
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
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At 09:19 AM 1/22/2010 Friday, you wrote:
[quote]Matt,
Beautiful work. I love the color you choose for your interior. Can you tell me more about it? It appears to be a hammered look. I looked around your site but couldn't find any info on it. I'm building a -7 and I'm about ready to start painting my interior. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours.
Thanks,
Tim Bolton
Denver, NC
RV-7 (#72696)
www.TheRV7.com (site no longer updated, would rather work on the plane)
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Matt Dralle
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:43 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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"Steam Gauges"? I don't need no 'stinking steam gauges!!! 
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
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At 03:26 PM 1/22/2010 Friday, you wrote:
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And where's the steam gauges?
Dave Bergh wrote:
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>Matt,
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>That is some beautiful work on everything - love the headrest display for the PX.
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>Those seats look very nice as well-what’s the story on them?
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>Dave Bergh
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>RV-6 Slowwwww build
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>Mtn Home, ID
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Matt Dralle
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:43 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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At 12:20 PM 1/22/2010 Friday, you wrote:
| Quote: | Matt,
That is some beautiful work on everything - love the headrest display for the PX.
Those seats look very nice as well-what’s the story on them?
Dave Bergh
RV-6 Slowwwww build
Mtn Home, ID
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The all-leather/Comferfoam seats are from Classic Aero ( http://www.classic.aero ). There was quite a bit of custom work on the front seat. I documented the whole process here:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/category.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=4395
Luke at Classic was really great to work with. They turned out some REALLY nice stuff for me. I would highly recommend them!
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
Final Assembly...
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Matt Dralle
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:53 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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At 04:03 PM 1/22/2010 Friday, you wrote:
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On 22 Jan 2010, at 00:45, Matt Dralle wrote:
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>Hey RV'ers,
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>I've been a little quiet lately on the List because I've been
>working so hard on the RV-8! I'm happy to report that the Engine,
>Interior, Wiring, Avionics, and canopy are all complete. Basically
>all I've got left is some fiberglass around the windscreen, and a
>few other odds and ends and its time to move it out to the hanger
>for final assembly! I thought I'd share a few current pictures just
>for fun.
>
>Test flight in March...?
Looks beautiful! The empty weight is likely to be a pretty scary
number though. Oh well.
What is the round thing on the outside of the left aft side of the
canopy skirt?
Good luck with all the final details. You'll be amazed at the number
of little things that crawl out of the woodwork as you shoot for the
first flight. There will be depressingly long periods when the list
of things to do keeps getting longer, even though you are completing
items at a furious rate.
--
Kevin Horton
RV-8
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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Yeah, I'm pretty scared to put it on the scale, too. I've got everything but the kitchen sink in there. Good thing I got a big motor! 
The roundy thing on the left side panel is the custom canopy lock. It came out really nice and really works good. Here's some documentation on the installation (6 log entries):
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category 973&log=75155&row 23
Yeah, I'm sure there's going to be about 1000 more things to do before I fly. My time estimates are usually always off by 100%. So, maybe not March, but more like, May. Either way, still lots of great flying weather!! Maybe Van's Homecoming this year!
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
Final Assembly...
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Matt Dralle
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:56 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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Well, you'll get there!! I've put about 2200 hours in on the RV-8 project in about the last 18 months... I started it about mid-June of 08. Its a QB.
I've been dreaming about flying my own RV for 21 years now since I first started the RV-4 project way back in 1988!! I was one of the youngest people to be building an RV back then. Now, not so much...
That first flight will definitely be a very special occasion...
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
Final Assembly...
At 12:16 PM 1/22/2010 Friday, you wrote:
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Matt,
I'm VERY impressed with all the interior installations. Great job!
Now I realize more than ever just how much work I have ahead of me. Thanks for the inspiration.
At 09:45 PM 1/21/2010, you wrote:
>Hey RV'ers,
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>I've been a little quiet lately on the List because I've been working so hard on the RV-8! I'm happy to report that the Engine, Interior, Wiring, Avionics, and canopy are all complete. Basically all I've got left is some fiberglass around the windscreen, and a few other odds and ends and its time to move it out to the hanger for final assembly! I thought I'd share a few current pictures just for fun.
>
>Test flight in March...?
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>Matt Dralle
>RV-8 #82880 N998RV
>http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
>Final Assembly...
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billshook2000(at)yahoo.co
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| Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:34 pm Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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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
-4 finally moving again
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From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8...
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 1:47 AM
--> RV-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <[url=/mc/compose?to=dralle(at)matronics.com]dralle(at)matronics.com[/url]>
At 04:03 PM 1/22/2010 Friday, you wrote:
| Quote: | --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <[url=/mc/compose?to=khorton01(at)rogers.com]khorton01(at)rogers.com[/url]>
On 22 Jan 2010, at 00:45, Matt Dralle wrote:
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>Hey RV'ers,
>
>I've been a little quiet lately on the List because I've been
>working so hard on the RV-8! I'm happy to report that the Engine,
>Interior, Wiring, Avionics, and canopy are all complete. Basically
>all I've got left is some fiberglass around the windscreen, and a
>few other odds and ends and its time to move it out to the hanger
>for final assembly! I thought I'd share a few current pictures just
>for fun.
>
>Test flight in March...?
Looks beautiful! The empty weight is likely to be a pretty scary
number though. Oh well.
What is the round thing on the outside of the left aft side of the
canopy skirt?
Good luck with all the final details. You'll be amazed at the number
of little things that crawl out of the woodwork as you shoot for the
first flight. There will be depressingly long periods when the list
of things to do keeps getting longer, even though you are completing
items at a furious rate.
--
Kevin Horton
RV-8
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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Yeah, I'm pretty scared to put it on the scale, too. I've got everything but the kitchen sink in there. Good thing I got a big motor!
The roundy thing on the left side panel is the custom canopy lock. It came out really nice and really works good. Here's some documentation on the installation (6 log entries):
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2973&log=75155&row=223
Yeah, I'm sure there's going to be about 1000 more things to do before I fly. My time estimates are usually always off by 100%. So, maybe not March, but more like, May. Either way, still lots of great flying weather!! Maybe Van's Homecoming this year!
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
Final Assembly...
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:56 am Post subject: Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
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Bill et al,
I own a hardware store and large lock and key business. The lock type used on the baggage door is known in the industry as a Vending machine lock. Any good hardware store or locksmith will have these locks. They come in a variety of sizes and lengths. The cheap ones are made of die cast material (avoid these) the good ones are usually brass (chrome or nickel plated). You will require one with a 180 degree rotation and cam that is capable of operating 2 rods simultaneously in oposite directions into holes in the side of the baggage compartment. The locks can be configured so that it is only possible to remove the key in the locked position which will prevent flying with the door not secured.
Good luck.
Dick Martin
RV8 N233M
the fast one
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