I am finished with the controls in the cockpit so now its time to work on the vertical stabilizer and rudder. These are fully faired with wood ribs similar to the ones used for the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. This pic shows all of the ribs (9) hysoled in place. Still needs at least two coats of epoxy varnish.This pic shows the aft vertical fair clamped in place. There is still some fitting and sanding to do.On to the rudder. Here it is screwed to the bench with the four ribs that are hysoled to the horizontal frame parts. These take quite a bit of bonding so I did them one day and let the hysoled cure for twelve hours or so.Here are the last five ribs prepped, with longitudinal stiffeners hysoled in place ready to install. I prepped these about twelve hours ahead of time also.This pic shows all of the ribs in place. The hysol needles to cure and then two coats of epoxy varnish. The rudder also has a fiberglass fair on the leading edge that contours with the vertical.Here is a close up of a few of the ribs attached.
Thanks Bill. I am enjoying the process. The trick is to think far enough ahead to keep from making mistakes, not just working from one page to the next. There are a lot of small tasks to fill in the gaps like when waiting for hysol to cure or varnish to dry.
Fun fact, look around the pics for Big Bird the Fireman. He is in most of the pics starting in November. There is a story behind that of course.
And Now For A Little Assembly 
Looking good Joe. Great commentary on the process.
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Thanks Bill. I am enjoying the process. The trick is to think far enough ahead to keep from making mistakes, not just working from one page to the next. There are a lot of small tasks to fill in the gaps like when waiting for hysol to cure or varnish to dry.
Fun fact, look around the pics for Big Bird the Fireman. He is in most of the pics starting in November. There is a story behind that of course.
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