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--> RV4-List message posted by: "Chuck Borne" <caborne3@charter.net>
Thanks, John, Charlie and Richard for your support. Just to let you know, I
got a successful fit, drill and cleco of the left aft skirt yesterday.
Today I'll knock out the right one which I feel is a little easier. I may
yet have to get fiberglass involved; we'll see. Thanks for the invite,
Charlie. Jackson's a little ways for a drive, nothing for a flight. But
alas, my airborne transportation sits in the garage without wings. I did
get a ride in a -4 about 8 years ago in New Orleans. That was one of the
cinchers for the selection. The main issue here is to finish this bird and
get it into the air. See y'all later...
Thanks again,
Chuck Borne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Bibb" <rebibb@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: RV4-List: RV-4 Canopy
> --> RV4-List message posted by: "Richard Bibb" <rebibb@comcast.net>
>
> It is a pain in the ass I agree. On mine I made a molded in place
> fiberglass rear skirt to get the fit I wanted. I used aluminum trimmed to
> within 1/8" or so of the fuselage installed per the manual and then
overlaid
> that with 2-3 layers of glass with epoxy microballon fill. I haven't
> painted yet but the fit is great against the fuselage.....
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charlie England" <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
> To: <rv4-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: RV4-List: RV-4 Canopy
>
>
> > --> RV4-List message posted by: Charlie England
<ceengland@bellsouth.net>
> >
> > Chuck Borne wrote:
> >
> > >--> RV4-List message posted by: "Chuck Borne" <caborne3@charter.net>
> > >
> > >After almost 9 years of construction, I don't think I've ever run into
a
> more discouraging and frustrating part of this project than the canopy
> assembly. Is it just me or is this the most Mickey mouse-designed part of
> the airplane? The aft skirts seem to have a mind of their own when it
comes
> to how they want to lay after trimming. I'm on my third set. And don't
ask
> me about shimming!!! This portion of the project has just about made me
> lose my religion. I was about to take an axe to the airframe last week.
> Sorry for the rant but I had to let the relief valve do it's thing.
> Somebody share their pain with me!
> > >
> > >Chuck Borne
> > >Napoleonville, Louisiana
> > >S/N 4069
> > >
> >
> > Hi Chuck,
> >
> > I can't offer too much advice (I bought mine already flying), but if you
> > are within striking distance of Jackson MS come on over to Slobovia
> > Outernational on Oct 16 for some BBQ & a 'motivational ride'.
> >
> > Charlie
> > flying -4, -7 in the oven
> >
> >
>
>
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