Well Happy New Year to all...as 2013 winds down and 2014 arrives I thought it was time to share my progress so far on my new kit. Arrived in late August (2013). With the kind help (mostly via iMessage) Mike F. has helped me along the way to getting this kit to where I am at today.
To date - tail sections are complete (minus polishing and paint): 61.8 hours
I've been able to get my 11 year old son to help from time to time.
And I did try a little polishing on the tail to see if I was "up for the task"...
The spars and wings are my current task. Both spars and wing structures are completed: (about 85-90 hours of time total):
I am now finishing the wing skins for the left side. Just completed the fitting and pilot/updrilling last weekend and am now in the painful (literally) process of deburring and dimpling.
In total, I am at 177.1 hours to date. Once I get both wings done it's time for the fuselage!
My biggest debate that I am still having is tri-gear or tail-dragger. I purchased the kit in tri-gear form to work with the AeroVee, but I have yet to make a final determination if I will change to the tail-dragger. Sonex informed me I can exchange for the cost of shipping both ways and $50, and I may get some money back....we'll see what I do.