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Post by aeromedia on Jun 25, 2014 13:14:05 GMT 12
Good effort Craig. Takes a lot of commitment a project like this, keep up the great work!
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Post by Radialicious on Jun 26, 2014 22:23:12 GMT 12
Great to see the progress Craig. There is nothing more authentic to a 1970s aero restoration than Dymo lettering. Love it!
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Post by baz62 on Jun 27, 2014 12:47:27 GMT 12
Good progress Craig she will look good when finished! My project is taking a breather, I'm currently running our tool room (a horrible job)for the next month while the tooling manager is in Europe on holiday. Once things are back to normal the hangar beckons!
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Post by craig on Jul 24, 2014 21:51:35 GMT 12
Was trying to post photo of deconstructed tailplane. But will try again tomorow....
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Post by baronbeeza on Jul 24, 2014 22:15:55 GMT 12
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Post by craig on Jul 24, 2014 22:20:14 GMT 12
Thanks Baron
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Post by craig on Aug 17, 2014 13:19:03 GMT 12
 Side rails are now permanently fixed to the frame and starting to fit panels. All the DZUS studs will need removed and replaced (I have managed to source all the parts required). Unfortunately... I have not been able to track down the correct tools to to fit the gromets which hold the studs in place, so will have to try and knock something up on the lathe. Anyone out there who has a set (#6) they wouldn't mind loaning/selling let me know..... All the parts for the port tail plane have been cleaned, acid/alodine, painted. So back down to Gore tomorrow to assemble will post pix of the finished products soon. Just the fin to rebuild and all the tail surfaces will be complete.  |
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Post by baz62 on Aug 17, 2014 17:32:09 GMT 12
Good progress Craig! |
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Post by craig on Aug 27, 2014 19:06:21 GMT 12
 The first wing is off down to Gore for rebuild  Definitely NOT a Fletcher wing. These babies taper all ways! |
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Post by craig on Aug 27, 2014 19:09:47 GMT 12
  Stablators are assembled and ready for skins |
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Post by craig on Aug 27, 2014 19:14:31 GMT 12
 Spot the Dog was feeling left out! |
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Post by craig on Sept 9, 2014 21:14:05 GMT 12
We have now taken the leading edge skins off both wings and pleasantly surprised with the general lack of serious corrosion. The rest of skins will be removed once the wings are in the jig. We have started this process on the starboard wing and will only work on one side at a time to retain as much strength as possible. Good progress so far 1 week in.   The top skins will be replaced but should be able to reuse the leading edge and lower skins. We are not trying for a concourse restoration but rather a restoration which reflects the aircrafts previous history, defects, damage, repairs and all. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 12:25:21 GMT 12
Watching and loving every post! Nice idea Craig, preservation of a type such as this in that condition would be great.
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Post by craig on Oct 22, 2014 21:04:40 GMT 12
A bit of a mile stone today the first spar cap went back on. Ben is doing a really great job and a real perfectionist. The photo shows wing prior to fitting spar cap. Also a big thank you to Murray Dreyer at AvParts (NZ). He has been fantastic help sourcing materials and very understanding of the budget constraints.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 22, 2014 21:58:26 GMT 12
Well done!
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Post by baz62 on Oct 23, 2014 11:42:23 GMT 12
Good milestone, so what's next, inspect and repair as required then put the skins on?
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Post by craig on Oct 23, 2014 21:00:20 GMT 12
Thats all been done. Just in the process of making new skins and one side will be done by this time next week (thats 1 side of 1 wing, not the whole wing!)
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Post by oj on Oct 24, 2014 22:03:31 GMT 12
I just love that real big and true Ammeter on the panel. One that shows battery charge and discharge, so the pilot can clearly see what is really going on with the electrical current flow.
Not like the load-meter configuration of instrument that was almost universally adopted for light aircraft in later years. They have the disadvantage of being unable to show any battery discharge current.
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Post by craig on Oct 28, 2014 18:16:45 GMT 12
Photo showing first spar cap fitted.  |
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Post by craig on Oct 28, 2014 18:16:55 GMT 12
Skins start being fitted tomorrow. 6000 blind rivets ordered!!!!
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