---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/10/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:17 PM - Re: f6111 (Mark Schrimmer) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:17:42 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV9-List: f6111 From: Mark Schrimmer --> RV9-List message posted by: Mark Schrimmer 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