The goal for tonight was to get the outboard rib sealed and riveted. I started out with a bit of miscellaneous work first though. I did capture another time lapse, and heres that video: I fixed up the fuel return line, and cut it to the right length, and then … Continue reading
Got a lot done tonight! I finished up the larger riveting job on these inner ribs. I had three left from the last session, so I finished those last three up tonight. Heres the timelapse: My tools were already ready to go from the last session, so I jumped right … Continue reading
This is a simple update. I got two of the inner ribs riveted in place in this short session. I am coming up on the end of a 48 hour fast, and was a bit tuckered out, but wanted to get a little work done, so I decided to get … Continue reading
After a short break from the previous build session today, I came back down to get the inner ribs sealed and cleco’ed in the left tank. This will set me pretty good to do some riveting on them tomorrow and Monday. I would love to have this left tank ready … Continue reading
The right tank was left pressurized for about 3 days, and the balloon stayed inflated! There is no loss of air so I’m proud to say its leak free. Now its time to start working on the left tank. I collected all my parts, and then scuffed all the surfaces … Continue reading
The right tank has had a solid 3-4 days to cure. I took my little family on a short trip up to the mountains of Pigeon Forge for a min-vacation, and the right tank had plenty of time to sit and cure. So, I decided to give it a final … Continue reading
Time to seal up the right tank! My goal tonight was to get this right tank completed and curing so I can do a final leak test on it. I underestimated how much work the baffle would be to be honest. You can’t really stop mid-way once you start on … Continue reading
Short post, but I started the initial leak test on the right tank! I am doing the water test method without the baffle to test for any gross leaks around the rib rivets and outboard ribs before I put the baffle on. This will let me add sealant on any … Continue reading
Some good progress tonight! I have the right tank ready for its baffle! I received my second quart kit of sealant from Van’s today which was timed just perfectly. I don’t have a whole lot of sealing work left on this tank at this point. I was able to get … Continue reading
I had some more parts arrive yesterday for the build. The 8/32 x 1/2″ socket head stainless screws that I’ll use for the access plates and float senders. I’ve heard these screws make it MUCH easier to remove and install the access plate, as compared to the stock phillips head … Continue reading