It took a few days to get everything inventoried and organized, but as I was doing that Vans sent me the backorder items, so everything is here and accounted for. I’d forgotten how difficult it is to remove that amazing duct tape Van’s uses. I started the little practice kit they provided and got to use the c-frame in a few locations. The dimples come out better than when I squeeze them. I could squeeze the rivets, but I want to use this as a practice project to buck some rivets. I figure I can drill them out and re-try several times. Plus, I have some left over mistake skins from the RV-12, that I can use for practice. Once I get it down, then I need to do some practice with my wife (Cyndi) who will be helping me on the other side of the skins when needed.
everything inventoried and stored
all small parts organized in bins
started practice project…ready to try my hand a bucking rivets
