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Using a spliced angle to form the edges of the new...	Inner angle attached with clecos.	This is the general idea of the angle layout.	All angles in place on the bulkhead, ready for dimpling,...	Dimpled rivet holes on the face of the bulkhead....
Dimpled rivet holes on the face of the bulkhead. (Topside)	Flush riveting complete on inner angle.	The final product - a flat and strong turtledeck.	Close up on finish of turtledeck. Some sanding, filler...	Close up on finish of turtledeck. Was pretty happy at the...
Finished product, before having to de-rivet the bottom...	Finished product, before having to de-rivet the bottom...	Trial fitting of the skin on the turtledeck bulkhead....	My new electricians toolbox ;-)	New canopy and windshield arrived from Airplane Plastics...
New canopy and windshield arrived from Airplane Plastics...	Clecoing together the rear bulkhead, and adding the...	Another side of the rear turtledeck showing the relief...	The turtledeck finally all drilled up and ready for...	Inside view of the rear bulkhead showig clearance and fit...
My $40 bench saw that won off an auction site - works...	Tracing the old skin onto the new skin for a new thicker...	The rear of the turtledeck is left uncut so that I can...	Yet another bulkhead. This tie I have redone the rear...	Inside view of the new rear bulkhead showing the riveted...
NEW thicker skin being fitted to the bulkheads and...	NEW skin all drilled and clecoed and recy for riveting.	Inside of middle bulkhead showing the fit and clearance....	View of the rear bulkhead facing forward, showing the new...	View of the rear bulkhead facing forward, showing the new...
Another view of the NEW turtledeck skin.	My 3x rivet gun and cheap dollie. Dollie was treplaced...	Installing the anchor nuts on the side fairings.	Inside view of installed anchor nuts. Will get a coat of...	Finished view of installed anchor nuts before painting.
Another inside view of installed anchor nuts to attach...	Old turtledeck skin. Will keep just in case, as it is...	Andrew hiding from the camera while we worked together to...	Side view of Andrew while working on the rivets.	Riveting the turtledeck complete. Will get a thin layer...
Another view of the rivets installed on the turtledeck....	More anchor nuts installed on fairings...	More anchor nuts installed on fairings...	Elbow drill kit from US Tools - very nice little toy -...	Elbow drill kit installed onto the drill.
Test run of the elbow drill - put two neat holes in the...	Test run of the elbow drill - put two neat holes in the...	My new hardware shelving. Dunno why I didn't do it this...	Unpacking a second hand Hooker Harness (with Aerobatic...	Hooker Harness - made in 1991, but in excellent condition.
Flaring tool - not sure how it works ywt - tried it on...	My new ICOM IC-A200...	My new ICOM IC-A200...	29012008 2	29012008 1

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