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RV-12iS: Anti-Servo Tab - 4/1/2020
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Started work on the Anti-Servo TabStarted work on the Anti-Servo Tab
This is the trim tab for the stabilator.
Removed the tabs from the trim-tab skinRemoved the tabs from the trim-tab skin
I used my tin snips to cut off the tab, but left some of it in place to do a final cleanup with file.
Time for blue film therapyTime for blue film therapy
Soldering iron with a rounded tip and a metal ruler.
Exposed the rivet holesExposed the rivet holes
Looks cool too...
Heated up the blue film in side the skinHeated up the blue film in side the skin
Seems to make it a little easier to pull off.
Smoothed and sanded the edgesSmoothed and sanded the edges
320 Grit sandpaper.
Here are the spars for both trim tabsHere are the spars for both trim tabs
Ready for edge sanding.
Next... Ribs!Next... Ribs!
Little bitty dudes.
Clecoed the spars inside the trim tab skinClecoed the spars inside the trim tab skin
Tight fit!
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