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by RV7A
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: That last dimple??
Replies: 7
Views: 16131

Oh my...I am now super embarrassed to say that I have those vice-grip dimplers and completely forgot about them! :oops: Since I ordered my fuse and finish kit, I've totally re-organized and cleaned my garage to make room. This involved putting tools away that I haven't used in a while. Completely fo...
by RV7A
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: That last dimple??
Replies: 7
Views: 16131

Oh, and I forgot to ask-do I have to prime the inside of the aileron counterweight pipe? :)
by RV7A
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: That last dimple??
Replies: 7
Views: 16131

That last dimple??

How do I get to this hole to dimple it? THis is the aileron rib. I don't want to spread the rib apart, but maybe that's the only way?

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by RV7A
Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Anybody know...
Replies: 3
Views: 8005

That's a KR-2.
by RV7A
Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New Van's JET spotted today!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 9896

That's Happy Stan and he's always smilin'!

He flies all of my caricatures!
by RV7A
Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New Van's JET spotted today!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 9896

New Van's JET spotted today!!!!

I got a pic of it flying overhead!

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lol:
by RV7A
Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Edge rolling wing skins. Did you?
Replies: 7
Views: 15192

OH! Holy crap good thing I asked! I was going to roll two edges on the top outer skin! I thought I had to roll the over lap as you mentioned, but also the edge that gets riveted to the spar!

See, good thing I ask so many dumb questions!!

:o
by RV7A
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Edge rolling wing skins. Did you?
Replies: 7
Views: 15192

CJ, Did you also edge roll the aft edges of the leading edge skin? (the edge with all the rivets!)
by RV7A
Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Edge rolling wing skins. Did you?
Replies: 7
Views: 15192

Edge rolling wing skins. Did you?

Are you guys doing the edge rolling on the wing skins? It seems that once the edge gets bent, it would make it hard to dimple the holes. They look like they would be right where the bend is. I already have my top inboard wing skin dimpled but before I dimple the rest of the skins, I'm wondering if m...
by RV7A
Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:25 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: leading edge rib flange rivets...
Replies: 4
Views: 10273

I really don't want to try to buck rivets in this area. Seems I've read a lot of posts and a lot of builders logs where people started trying to buck rivets, and then switched to pulled rivets. I don't want to be bucking rivets and then have to drill half of them out! I will just use pulled rivets a...
by RV7A
Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: leading edge rib flange rivets...
Replies: 4
Views: 10273

leading edge rib flange rivets...

I want to use pop rivets for the aft flange on the leading edge ribs but of course Vans does not state which rivets to use.

Does anyone who may have used pop-rivets know the type/size of rivets used?

Thanks
by RV7A
Sun Oct 06, 2013 7:22 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Fuel Tanks DONE!!
Replies: 7
Views: 14951

I bought some balloons to leak test my tanks and they are too big. I can't get them to seal on the vent nipple. I just need to go get some smaller balloons that will fit better. In the mean time, I've been moving on. I just finished deburring, dimpling, and cleaning up all the holes in the rear spar...
by RV7A
Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Fuel Tanks DONE!!
Replies: 7
Views: 14951

Fuel Tanks DONE!!

After almost a year I have finished my fuel tanks!! I have to admit though that I made a (maybe) big error. When I sealed and riveted on the backplate, I only put a small thin layer of sealant on the two end ribs. I seriously don't know what the heck I was thinking!! The root rib was no problems at ...
by RV7A
Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:39 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Sealing off the fuel tanks
Replies: 8
Views: 19270

Found a real good thread right here on RB about sealing the tanks. I think the main reason I'm leary of doing this is because I don't know how to get a nice bead of sealant down the skin holes. I've seen some people use those little syringes they got from Target, but I have no idea what kind of vood...
by RV7A
Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:11 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Sealing off the fuel tanks
Replies: 8
Views: 19270

Sealing off the fuel tanks

I've been fearing this step for a while, but I'm ready to do it! I'm looking for advice/videos/tips/photos on installing, sealing, and riveting the rear baffle of the fuel tanks. This is a critical step and I want to get it right so they don't leak. What are some ways you spread the sealant on the r...
by RV7A
Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Fuel Float Senders
Replies: 4
Views: 11974

Fuel Float Senders

For those of you using the fuel float senders, did you use the huge black rubber O-ring or did you just use tank sealant under the metal part?

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by RV7A
Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:25 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Fuel Tank Progess!
Replies: 2
Views: 8819

Fuel Tank Progess!

Man I've got a lot done lately! Both of my tanks are at the same point-all of the ribs are sealed and riveted. Now I'm just working on fitting the fuel pick-up tubes and the floats, and I'll be ready to close these bad boys up. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n7/marky613/TankA_zps2e64baa3.png htt...
by RV7A
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:05 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: hey lookit this!
Replies: 10
Views: 16686

Looks absolutely amazing! That's gotta be a good feeling having your kit that far along!
by RV7A
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:03 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: A Few Tank Questions...
Replies: 7
Views: 14897

Thank you Bruce!! PM sent...
by RV7A
Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: A Few Tank Questions...
Replies: 7
Views: 14897

Thanks all...I'm moving on.

I ordered the new tank sealant from Van's today!!

I forgot about when I was ordering, but I guess I'll need to order TWO rivets! The manual says to put a rivet in the tooling hole in the outboard tank rib, but didn't give me any rivets large enough for the hole :?