Here are some more pictures of the work I have completed.
1. Added a strip to the Hatch Panel and inserted 3 rare earth magnets. These should hold the panel shut.
I also aligned the Robart Hinges and they should work just fine. Had to notch the panel but you won't see them.
2. I have the fiberglass hatch drying and will cut it out tomorrow and fit it to the plane fuselage. The good thing is I made a mold so if I mess it up I can make another one.
3. Worked on the tail wheel doors the most of the afternoon and night - took me around 5 hours to figure out how to connect the rods and ball joints in a manner that will allow the doors to close tightly but not hit the tire.
My concern is that I have a Pull Pull system for the tail wheel on an independent servo. When the tail wheel is raised the wires will go slack and if the wheel turns it might get caught in the doors so I will need to conduct lots of
testing.
4. I have to make a new set of tail wheel doors as the cover that came with it was horrible - thin and warped. I want to make a heavy duty door anyway so I can connect all the linkage and hinges.
It is getting there. I hope to have it finished enough to take it out to the garage and run it up or at least outside in the driveway if we don't get anymore snow.
Keith
