Monthly Archives: November 2008

So today, and I mean ALL day, I worked on sealing and riveting the ribs on the tank.  I got all of them done except the inboard end rib.  Man, I really HATE this proseal stuff.  I went through probably … Continue reading →

Clecoed the ribs and skins, and cleaned everything up with MEK & Lacquer Thinner in preparation for the 2nd phase of proseal.  I also fabricated the anti-hangup bracket for the inspection cover…. I plan on prosealing the ribs tomorrow… wish … Continue reading →

I guess I’m just so disgusted with Proseal that I’ve been putting off the next phase of sealing the tanks… Its just everytime I walk out to the garage, I dont want to do a thing!  SO, I’m making a … Continue reading →

So I started the day off with a last cleaning of the tank skin, and stiffeners.  I mixed up some proseal (sucks) by weight, and started sealing (sucks).  I put a coat of proseal (sucks) on each stiffener, sat it … Continue reading →

Tonight I spent some time deburring the left fuel tank skin and all the ribs etc.  Then I scrubbed the mating surfaces down with a scotchbrite pad which did one of two things… it creates a rough surface for the … Continue reading →

So I haven’t been taking the time to update the website… or take pictures!  But let me give you an update, the Left tank has been match drilled, and the end rib has the inspection hole cut in as well … Continue reading →