09/12/2007 - Rudder Leading Edge

Bob was up again today so I used his help roll the leading edge of the rudder.  I used the edge forming tool I had used in the practise kit to make sure the edges lay down when blind riveted together.

We struggled to start with as we put in too tight a bend using the broomstick handle and following the instructions.  We then scratched our heads for a while and decided to 'get on with it' by not being so tight with the roll and using hands 'yes hands' to form the roll where it was required.  It went a lot easier that way with plenty of enough material to make the join in the middle once the rolls were gradual enough

09/12/2007 - Left Elevator - Trim Tab

The next tricky piece today was to start to fold the ears on the trim tab (I had bought two of these just in case :-))  But what can I say they folded really well and I am chuffed with the result....spare trim tab anyone ??  The first picture looks like there is a bend in the middle where the light catches it but you cant see it when you look at it normally.  2nd photos shows this.

Left elevator ears are next ! and I don't have a spare for that !!!