I got out to the hangar for a couple of hours today. Continuing to work on the forward cockpit closeout panel. I trued up the cardboard template, and then transferred that to a piece of .020" 2024. I farnicated an alum 'wedge' out of scrap .020 found someone on the airport that had a metal brake I was able to use, and then figured out how to rivet the wedge to the fiberglass and the aluminum sheet. This was the only way I could think of to make the transition between the fiberglass part and the sheet. After I've got th epanel secured to the fuse, I'll countour this wedge with some filler, and then paint the panel with interior paint to match the rest of the interior panels. After they are installed I'll have some upholstery panels w/ pockets made an will velco those to the close-out panel. Monday, I've got some meetings, so will have limited time @ the hangar. But I should be able to finish up this panel and fabricate the other side Tues/Wed. Doing this now, with easier access will make it a LOT easier than after the wings are on (Hopefully next week) !!!l
