David's RV-10 Build

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Elevators Complete!

Im writing this about a week after I finished the elevators. I was so excited I completely forgot to do it.

The first thing I did was rivet all of the trailing edges on the elevators.

Next thing I did was roll the leading edges. I hate doing this and I always think the seam line looks terrible. I had the same issue with the rudder. This is one thing I am sure by the time the project is over with will be redone.

After that I began to cut the lead for the counter balance weight. a Kneemill would of been great for this.

Next was the fun part of attaching the trim tabs to the elevators. For some reason I enjoyed this part. After having difficulties getting one of the pins in, i decided to use some graphite I had and coated the 2nd pin. Went in nice and smooth. I will have to redo the other hinge pin with graphite later.

Updated: March 14, 2014 — 4:05 pm

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