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                           RV7-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Tue 03/23/04: 3
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Today's Message Index:
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     1. 07:30 PM - Longerons  (Brooks Wolfe)
     2. 08:02 PM - Re: Longerons  (Dan Checkoway)
     3. 08:36 PM - SEC: UNCLASSIFIED Re: Longerons  (Francis, David CMDR)
 
 
 
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Time: 07:30:55 PM PST US
From: "Brooks Wolfe" <slipstream13@earthlink.net>
Subject: RV7-List: Longerons

--> RV7-List message posted by: "Brooks Wolfe" <slipstream13@earthlink.net>

Does the quickbuild fuselage kit come with preformed longerons?  These
things are pretty frustrating.

When I started the fuselage, the instructions mention as how everything is
cut so precisely so as to not require jigging -- just put it all together on
some sawhorses and it must fit.  Then, four pages later, these same set of
instructions are calling for "artistry" and "finesse" in order to get the
longerons perfect.  Argh!

Brooks






________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 08:02:07 PM PST US
From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Subject: Re: RV7-List: Longerons

--> RV7-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>

QB fuselages come mostly riveted already...yeah, the longerons are pre-bent,
pre-drilled (afaik), etc.  What wusses!  Juuust kidding.  8-)

Just keep at it and you'll get 'em.  A little bit at a time.  It can take a
LOT of iterations to get 'em perfect.  What technique are you using to bend
them?

http://www.rvproject.com/20021001.html  (photos and commentary on the
process)

do not archive
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brooks Wolfe" <slipstream13@earthlink.net>
Subject: RV7-List: Longerons


> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Brooks Wolfe"
<slipstream13@earthlink.net>
>
> Does the quickbuild fuselage kit come with preformed longerons?  These
> things are pretty frustrating.
>
> When I started the fuselage, the instructions mention as how everything is
> cut so precisely so as to not require jigging -- just put it all together
on
> some sawhorses and it must fit.  Then, four pages later, these same set of
> instructions are calling for "artistry" and "finesse" in order to get the
> longerons perfect.  Argh!
>
> Brooks
>
>






________________________________  Message 3  _____________________________________


Time: 08:36:17 PM PST US
From: "Francis, David CMDR" <David.Francis@defence.gov.au>
Subject: SEC: UNCLASSIFIED RE: RV7-List: Longerons

--> RV7-List message posted by: "Francis, David CMDR" <David.Francis@defence.gov.au>

Brooks,
I dont have a clue about the quickbuild, but to make you feel good:

a. it took me 4 man days to get the longerons right, 
b. longerons dont stick to your fingers like proseal, and
b. you need much more artistry and finesse to get the canopy right. 

Remember to tell yourself you are doing this for fun.

Regards,

David Francis, VH-ZEE, Canberra, Australia.

-----Original Message-----
From: Brooks Wolfe [mailto:slipstream13@earthlink.net]
Subject: RV7-List: Longerons


--> RV7-List message posted by: "Brooks Wolfe" <slipstream13@earthlink.net>

Does the quickbuild fuselage kit come with preformed longerons?  These
things are pretty frustrating.

When I started the fuselage, the instructions mention as how everything is
cut so precisely so as to not require jigging -- just put it all together on
some sawhorses and it must fit.  Then, four pages later, these same set of
instructions are calling for "artistry" and "finesse" in order to get the
longerons perfect.  Argh!

Brooks