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Cabin - Prep & Closing |
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Windshield in position. Windshield purchased from Velocity Aircraft. An XL model. 1/4" Tinted. |
BID added to keep the windshield in place. |
Foam inserted and sanded. |
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Glassed in place. Not as much wind in my face hanger flying now, :). |
Inside view. | Using Celotex to make a
pattern and confirm headroom.
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| Interior space and rough shape. | Added foam to increase edge to 1/2". Then blended with other 1/2"in top and sides.. | Made flanges around entire cabin. |
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| Flanges around windshield. | Still needs trimming, but the flanges will support the 1/2" foam to be added. | Flange blended nicely. |
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| Made formers with 1" Celotex, and use 1/2" for stringers, later reinforced with "drop ceiling" angle stock. | Added sides, and top foam. Held in place with "spax" screw nails. | Foam added. to front section. |
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| One side in place, lightly sanded then "super glued" together and most of the screws removed for filling. This shot is kind of ugly, a big whale. Needs the windows and doors. | This is just inside the windshield. Used 1" Celotex for bracing to make the compound curves. | |
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| This looks a little better with some photo "touch-up." | Lot of support added while glass was curing. | Finished result. |
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