Semi-Update

Nothing really has happened since the last post except for a move and two trips to move everything to DC. I suppose I have cut out a few more parts, such as the four trailing edge joining pieces and some other miscellaneous pieces. I joined the trailing edge root pieces too and started on the right cabane. I guess I have done a bit. No pictures this post because it's mostly just busy-work to prep for more fun assembly later.

I think the plan of attack is to tackle the last order that includes some hardware to finish off the cabane attachment (AN42B-26A in particular), a few more pieces of 3/4 x 0.035" tubing to serve as ribs and finish off the cabanes, and perhaps even a seat :-)

I don't know what I'll work on after this order is finished being installed because the more I look, the more it looks like the wings or tail section is next, which means about a $500 order and a trip to pick up the material so I don't get eaten for shipping. I figure I'll get all the remaining aluminum at the same time so I don't have to pay for any more shipping, which means I'll be getting the tubes for the tail section as well as a few pieces for things like ribs and wing tips. I wouldn't be surprised to double the price of the order. So much for buying into this piecemeal.

On the other hand, I still have not finished making the rudder or horizontal tail ribs, which I already have all the material for. The composite fabrication I haven't figured out as well as the metalworking (which is not arguably 100% what it should be). As an alternate, I could work on fleshing out the nose section with some part replacement and fleshing out things like pullies. This probably makes more sense to do all at once though. Hm.

Well, maybe I'll have another post this summer with an answer and some actual pictures of some more progress.