tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81350969848494759762024-03-12T21:57:29.668-04:00Steve Gordon's RV-7 ProjectMy <a href="http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv7.htm">Van's RV-7</a> build logStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13808954031644219260noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-90551542993081564922019-11-13T23:50:00.000-05:002019-11-13T23:53:20.718-05:00Wings ArriveWings are here!<br />
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Inventory is done. All parts accounted for except one bag of hardware that's on backorder.<br />
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<br />Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13808954031644219260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-27938668722736983032017-09-09T22:45:00.001-04:002019-11-13T23:55:17.824-05:00Dust ControlBeen steadily cleaning out the basement. We've disposed of dozens of bags of trash, recycle, and donations. Dust has been a real problem, mostly due to the concrete floors slowly disintegrating. I cleared half the basement and applied a concrete sealer to the floor. It's been tricky to get it to stay down but a couple of coats seems to cover it. It's not perfect, but it seems to be keeping the dust down. We had some foam tiles laying around, so I put those down.<br />
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Another day and I'll be ready to start moving the bench and tools back in.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13808954031644219260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-68313362498285753872017-08-25T21:22:00.000-04:002017-09-09T22:38:11.270-04:00New Workbench SurfaceI've been slowly organizing my tools and improving my workspace. Doesn't make for very interesting blog posts, but it's getting me closer to resuming the project.<br />
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Tonight I finished resurfacing the workbench with some fresh MDF. I cut the board to size and now I have a nice, level work surface. Much better than the rough 2x6 planks that were there before. I also added some cross-beams to stabilize the bench. It's solid now.<br />
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Stacey was a trooper last week helping me carry the heavy sheets into the basement.<br />
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I think it would be a good idea to cover the surface with plastic. I think MDF will soak up any liquids that spill on it, and that will ruin the surface. Post a comment if you have any suggestions for what to use over the MDF!Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13808954031644219260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-72769367607594529522017-08-19T00:10:00.000-04:002017-09-09T22:38:11.276-04:00Getting Organized<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Well hello. It's been quite a long time. A lot has happened since my last post. I've changed jobs twice, I now have two awesome boys, and I bought a '65 Cessna 172F with a couple of partners.</div>
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All the while my empennage has been collecting dust in the basement.<br />
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Recently, my younger son, now 7, has been asking if we can build the plane. He loves building things and he's really good at it. How can I say no?<br />
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In all this time my tools have become scattered throughout the house and it's been so long that I barely remember where I left off.<br />
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Harbor Freight had a sale this weekend, and I picked up some toolboxes.<br />
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They're not the biggest or the best, but I got a great deal and now I'm motivated to organize my tools, take inventory, and make progress.<br />
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Thankfully I took decent notes during my build. I had checklists for each subassembly, and if there was anything I needed to come back to, I noted it. After I get my workspace in order, I'll go through my logs and get reacquainted with where I left off.<br />
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Today, sitting at my desk watching the planes make their approach into Hanscom, I am nostalgic for getting behind the yoke or to crank up the compressor and pound some rivets.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-22170491611358628642009-10-07T23:17:00.003-04:002017-08-26T01:40:46.396-04:00Riveting the RudderBeen a while since I've made any progress on the project. The new job has kept me busy. I managed to find a couple hours tonight to work on the rudder.<br />
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I finished riveting the counterbalance skin to the rib. I attached the counterweight. Then I clecoed the skins to the structure. Could not do any more riveting because Josh was sleeping.<br />
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Time Spent: 4 hours (113 Total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-50706243963265950382009-09-07T21:26:00.004-04:002017-08-26T01:46:39.872-04:00Finished Priming Rudder and ElevatorsLong day. Prep, layed out parts, alumiprep, alodine, AZKO, packed up and cleaned up. Parts are back in the basement and cars are back in the garage. There were nearly 100 parts primed today. I don't think I'd want to do more than that in a single batch. Other than letting them dry before AZKO, it kept me pretty busy all day. Good news is this is the last time I have to prime until I get to the wings. On to riveting the rudder and elevators!<br />
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Time spent: 6 hours (109 Total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-22826014939615426572009-09-07T11:38:00.001-04:002017-08-26T01:41:18.534-04:00PrimingIt's my last day of freedom before I start a new job. If I don't prime the rest of my tail feathers now it will not get done before the weather turns frigid. Time for an all day primer fest!<br />
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Unfortunately I am short <b>one</b> LP4-3 pop rivet so I cannot yet attach the rear spar and finish the part. I put out a <a href="http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=346200" target="_blank">request to VAF</a> for someone local with these rivets. Thankfully someone is going to mail me a couple and get me going again. Just another example of how great the RV community is!<br />
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Time spent: 1 hour (103 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-56720964829902547622009-07-30T22:28:00.003-04:002017-08-26T01:42:10.759-04:00Riveted Horizontal StabilizerRiveted the left side of the HS together. Riveted most of the right side. <br />
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Just have to wrap up the right side and then put in the rear spar. Although, I seem to be short one pop rivet for one of the ribs. I also need a <a href="http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7745" target="_blank">no-hole yoke</a> to get a couple of the rivets near the leading edge. Pricey though... That will have to wait until I am employed.<br />
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Time spent: 6 hours (102 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-73798720703510564612009-07-29T18:09:00.004-04:002017-08-26T01:42:15.909-04:00Finished the Vertical Stabilizer!As it turns out, I didn't really need the single offset rivet set to get into that tight spot. I had a bucking bar I used in the tight area and put the factory head on the easy to reach side. It was a little awkward, but it worked. I'm sure I'll encounter much worse.<br />
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I finished the vertical stabilizer. The skin is riveted on and the part is ready to go (minus the fiberglass tip). Feels good to finish one subassembly!<br />
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Time spent: 4 hours (96 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-57423779175046153822009-07-08T02:25:00.002-04:002017-08-26T01:42:21.949-04:00Riveted HS understructureRiveted the rear spar assembly and the forward spar assembly. I could use a double offset rivet set to get the inboard most ribs riveted. I may have to order one. I wish I had thought of it when I ordered the single offset set. I'll see if the single offset set will do the job when it arrives.<br />
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Time spent: 3 hours (92 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-89087941138326997002009-07-06T02:00:00.000-04:002017-08-26T01:42:28.532-04:00Riveted VS understructureRiveted the rear spar assembly and most of the ribs to the forward spar. I need a single offset rivet set to complete the understructure. I ordered one from Avery.<br />
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Time spent: 4 hours (85 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-75689580086020555872009-07-03T22:00:00.000-04:002017-08-26T01:42:40.589-04:00Primed HS and VS understructureTime spent: 5 hours (81 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-22013225785302440562009-06-27T02:21:00.004-04:002017-08-26T01:46:59.230-04:00Built painting/drying screenIt's time to prime. I spent some time tonight getting my garage ready for priming. I built what's essentially an oversized cooling rack - the kind of thing you'd put cookies on to cool. It's approx. a 4x8 frame with chicken wire attached. Nothing fancy, but it will be very handy when I'm prepping and priming parts. It can be used for drying parts after alumiprep and alodine, and it can be used to hold parts while spraying AZKO. The hardest part was finding the darn box of screws I purchased for this.<br />
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Time spent: 2 hours (76 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-58545846954705169412009-06-21T22:30:00.001-04:002017-08-26T01:42:52.973-04:00Trim tabI took the plunge and bent the trim tab. I've read that some people have trouble bending the trailing edge, and most people have trouble with the bends in the inboard and outboard edges, so I've been putting this off for a while.<br />
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I built the trailing edge "bending brake" out of 2x6's and door hinges. I took my time and gradually finished the bend in the trailing edge. Came out great.<br />
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Then I built bending blocks to bend the tabs in the inboard and outboard edges. I decided to make my blocks out of an oak stair tread. I've heard it's best to use a hard wood for bending blocks, and a stair tread was a cheap way to get a piece of oak. I cut the blocks at the proper angle, used a roll-on glue to keep the blocks from sliding, and clamped the trim tab in place on the edge of my work bench.<br />
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I started with the inboard tabs. First the bottom, then the top. I really took my time working it with a rubber mallet and a piece of pine to soften the blow. Once I bent the tab as far as it would go, I used the mushroom set on the rivet gun to finish the bend. I set the pressure as low as it would go (just before it stopped hammering) and worked the seam back and forth. I am happy with the results.<br />
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Once I was done bending, I clamped the elevator hinge to the spar and drilled it in place. I trimmed the hinge on the trim tab side according to the plans. I clamped the control horn in place and drilled that to the trim tab. Final drilled all holes, deburred, dimpled, and countersunk as directed, and called it a night.<br />
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Time spent: 4 hours (74 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-43261342633301922712009-06-17T01:00:00.000-04:002017-08-26T01:42:57.028-04:00Dimpled and countersunk left elevatorDimpled and countersunk the understructure according to the manual. Finished small tasks such as countersinking the counterweight and counterbalance skin, and adding bevels to the counterbalance skin. This time I believe I did the bevel correctly. It was supposed to go on the edge of the skin, not in the middle of the skin where the elevator skin overlaps it. I will probably have to order a new counterbalance skin as I probably created an unnecessary stress riser in the right counterbalance skin.<br />
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After finishing the understructure, I deburred and dimpled the holes in the left elevator skin.<br />
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Time spent: 3 hours (70 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-91791397921642624372009-06-15T22:00:00.000-04:002017-08-26T01:43:01.780-04:00Deburred edges of left elevator understructureShort day in the workshop, but good to get something done. I deburred the edges of the left elevator understructure.<br />
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Time spent: 1 hour (67 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-77125605341517521382009-06-06T22:00:00.000-04:002017-08-26T01:43:06.126-04:00DeburringDeburred all holes in the left elevator understructure and stiffeners.<br />
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Time spent: 1 hour (66 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-32103236655673443472009-06-06T02:21:00.002-04:002017-08-26T01:43:20.703-04:00Trim servoWorked on installing the trim servo. Read the manual that came with the servo. Clecoed the reinforcement plate to the elevator skin. Lined up the servo mounting brackets on the inspection plate according to the diagram. I placed the brackets 3/8" from the forward side of the inspection plate as instructed, but the assembly had to be moved slightly inboard of where the plans call for to get it lined up properly. I've read that other builders have had to do the same thing. I marked the holes, drilled, and clecoed the servo in place.<br />
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Here's the servo installed on the elevator:<br />
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The alignment looks pretty good:<br />
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I drilled the reinforcement plate to the elevator skin, and then disassembled the entire elevator for deburring, dimpling, and countersinking. Getting very close to "prime time".<br />
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Time spent: 2 hours (65 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-88699544050523067612009-06-04T02:30:00.004-04:002017-08-26T01:43:25.186-04:00Right elevator work, skin is NOT defectiveI heard back from Joe at Van's, and he said the offset hole is intentional. I tried once again to fit the ribs to the counterbalance skin and voila, it fit. It took a little bit of work to get the holes to line up, but they did. Doh! Next time I'll have to try harder before I assume a defective part.<br />
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I drilled the counterweight. It was much easier this time since I lubricated the drill and I stopped every few seconds to clean the lead shavings out of the drill bit. <br />
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I clecoed together the understructure, trimmed a few of the stiffeners a bit more (some need to be trimmed slightly shorter on this elevator), clecoed on the stiffeners, and clecoed the understructure to the elevator skin. Like the right elevator, I did not put the bend in the trailing edge yet, so I just clecoed the skin to the understructure one side at a time for drilling.<br />
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Final drilled the skins, the control horn, and any outstanding understructure holes.<br />
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At this point I decided to look at the trim servo assembly. The instructions are pretty vague on this topic - the only instructions in the manual are to "install the system according to your configuration" and "now would be a good time while there is sufficient access". Thare are some notes on the diagram, but not much. I read ahead in the empennage manual for any more instruction and did not find any. I'm going to assume that now is the time to install the reinforcement plate, the inspection plate, and the servo.<br />
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Here's where the servo goes on the underside of the right elevator:<br />
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Here is how it attaches to the inspection plate:<br />
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And here is how the unit will look once installed:<br />
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Time spent: 3.5 hours (63 total)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8135096984849475976.post-40023286683908753852009-06-01T00:13:00.006-04:002017-08-26T01:46:39.868-04:00Elevators, found another defectI got a shipment from <a href="http://www.averytools.com/" target="_blank">Avery Tools</a> that included a <a href="http://www.averytools.com/pc-857-72-pop-rivet-dimplers.aspx" target="_blank"> handy little dimple die set</a> that uses a finish nail and a pull riveter to make dimples in really tight places. I used it to dimple some of the holes in the really tight spots on the inboard and outboard ribs. It still takes a bit of doing to get this tool in place - the nail has to be able to make the angle to go through the hole. I ground down one nail to make it easier.<br />
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I finished deburring, dimpling, and countersinking the right elevator.<br />
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I started work on the right elevators. Before too long I discovered another mispunched hole, this time on a counterbalance skin:<br />
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The corresponding hole on the other side was off as well:<br />
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I sent an email to Joe at Van's to see if they'll replace this skin. The last time this happened I simply put the rudder on hold and moved on to the next assembly. Tomorrow I'll see if I can move on to the trim tab. If not I may be stuck until the replacement arrives.<br />
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