January 8, 2014
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Back at it and a new address
I’m back at building after moving and after retiring. Good to be working again. I am working on modification of the wing to eliminate the brace tube through the fuel tank. I should have this ready soon. I also have a new web site with everything from the past and more listed. Check it out at http://www.marty2plus2.com
Here’s a direct link to my new builders log web site.
Here’s a few shots of current work. Lots more pictures at new web site.
This is my new shop. Both wings fit side-by-side and the fuselage is on it’s gear and wheels. I can even hang one wing on the fuselage inside the shop.
Here ‘s a shot of the tank bay without the cross brace. The bottom will have a 1/8″ plywood sheer plate glued in place ant the top will have an aluminum cover screwed into nut plates located around the outside of the bay.
Both root and first rib have been sheeted with 1/16″ mahogany ply and the edges built up for a gluing edge. I also made a 3/4″ x 3/4″ center brace for gluing of the sheer plate ply. Lots more on my web site.
Tank straps ready to install
Test fitting first two straps.
