So I got some time and finally made it to Lowes. I was able to pickup some cheap carpet and cut it down. I deliberately bought extra so I could cover the DRDT, Wing Stand, and some scrap to use as padding. I still want to get a piece of ribbed carpet to act as a table runner on my workbenches. I saw another builder who used that and it was convenient for when you dropped things as they would get caught between the ridges. Regardless, I wrapped up the table in carpet and came across an issue. The table dimensions really don't allow for the carpet depth, and as soon as I tried to put it over the frame, it wouldn't go down. I ended up trimming the carpet to cover the tops and outside edges only, and ran it smooth to the middle edges. I ran my hand all around and didn't notice anything sharp that will beat up the skins, but I plan to monitor it for a bit to be safe. Anyone building this later, I'd recommend leaving a little space in the center gap to allow for the carpet or carpet across the top over the front.
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| Completed DRDT Table |
After wrapping up the DRDT table, I got in my Stewart Products primer shipment. My can of EkoPrime and EkoEtch arrived so I am now ready to start priming parts. I looked into the first two sections of the wing build and thought about things I would need. I have made my run to Harbor Freight for a Tap and Dye set for fabricating the tie downs and some other odds and ends. I also have ordered some paint strainers and a vice for the table which should come in the next day or two. I am hoping to start match drilling by the weekend.
In other thoughts, I also have been debating how to organize the garage. I ended up buying two deep hooks to hand on the ceiling joist. These allow me to hang the longer narrow pieces like J Channels, Spars, and such off the floor and out of the way until I need them. The actual spar crate only has the two spars in it and I think I will be breaking that down soon. My current though process is to build the wing stand sooner than later. By building the wing stand, I can store the two spars horizontally together, put the larger skins underneath on the cart, and break down both crates for disposal. This would open up the floor space for the empennage kit to arrive late next month sometime. However, I looked through the plans and I think it might be wise to build in order versus jumping around. It seems like if I prep the spars, I can then start adding things as I finish each section.
I also received my order from Van's for the leading edge kits. I have decided to move forward and go with the FlyLED's lighting kits. I am going to use the Original kit which is only Nav/Position and Strobe lights in the wingtips. Then I will cut a hole in the leading edge in order to mount the FlyLED 7 star lights as my taxi and landing lights. I have seen really great feedback on their products, the cost is significantly lower than ZipTips, and it can all be done myself without too much fuss or waiting for shipment. I plan to order all of the lights when I get to the leading edge section so I can put them in with the skins off and not kill myself doing it after the fact. The only thing I have to decide is whether I want to do the soldering and if I want to add the Cowl light designed specifically for the RV-10. I plan to hold off on the Cowl light until the very end, but I will see how Guil from BuildFlyGo likes his setup. He will be done well before me and I can get his thoughts on midline lighting as he isn't adding it for now.
Until next time...
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