I thought building the sear backs would be a pretty easy and short build, but they are a little more complicated than I thought at first glance. There is nothing hard; in fact most of the building is very enjoyable. There are quite a few parts and some tricky layouts, but nothing too difficult if you take your time and really understand the plans. I decided to notch the seat side rails on a milling machine instead of filing because there is one in the hanger and Les Meggers loves to show me how to use it. This is overkill, but a very professional way of getting the .040 deep notch for the hinge on the bottom. I completed the fabrication of one seat back today, except for priming and riveting and will finish the drilling of the passenger seat tomorrow. I’m starting to get enough parts to break out the Akzo primer and feel another painting day coming soon. I think I will get the front deck parts fabricated and drilled first, there is also a bunch of tunnel parts the need to be built.
Laying out seat rails
Many angle to fabricate and lightening holes to drill
