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--> RV9-List message posted by: Mark Schrimmer <mschrimmer@pacbell.net>
John,
My kit didn't come with instructions either, but here is what I did.
First, I traced the shape of the F-6111 onto the back of a regular office
file folder and made a template. After cutting out the template, I placed it
against the skin and tried to figure out which part of the curve in the
template most closely matched the contour of the skin. I then marked a few
spots on the template to indicate where a few of the pre-punched holes in
the skin would meet the F-6111. Next, I folded the paper template at each
end to simulate the spots where I would cut the F-6111.
I then took the paper template and laid it back on the actual F-6111 and
marked the spots where I thought it should be cut. I then double-checked my
measurements and cut the F-6111. Next, I match-drilled the holes. As others
have mentioned, I then had to do some "trial and error" grinding to get it
to fit exactly the way I wanted it.
I ended up using the portion of the F-6111 that is between the tooling
holes. I believe that some builders have made the F-6111 a little longer
than mine and they have one of the tooling holes in the finished part. My
F-6111 starts about 1/8" above the longeron, but it does not overlap the
flange of the F-706 bulkhead. I tapered the flange of the F-6111 so it
rests next to the F-706 flange.
It took longer than I expected, but I'm happy with the results.
Hope this helps,
Mark
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