We installed Camloc style fasteners (made by Skybolt) on the turtledeck. We had an issue, though, because the studs (sized S-2) were too long, and the next smaller size (S-1) were too short. After some investigation, it appeared that some of the studs we received had a manufacturing issue. There was supposed to be only a 0.03" difference between the two sizes, but there was twice this (0.06" difference) between the two. We thought the issue was with the S-2 studs, so ordered some replacements directly from Skybolt to ensure we received the correct ones, but we had the same problem with the new parts. Luckily, we also ordered some adjustable receptacles as a back-up solution if the new studs didn't work out. So instead of waiting for new parts once again, we just drilled out the old receptacles and installed the adjustable ones. This allowed us to dial everything in correctly so that they fit perfectly.
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| Turtledeck installed |
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| Close-up of Camloc fastener |
The fuselage was taken off the rotisserie and the landing gear was once again installed. We did this because we now need to move the fuselage back to the hangar (for temporary storage) so that we have room in the garage to build a paint booth.
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| Landing gear installed again |
We also spent several hours cleaning up and planning how to build a paint booth in the garage, yet still have room for everything we need. We settled on a plan for a 10'x20' booth, and will have to completely rearrange the garage as well as put some things in the shed for storage. Lumber for the paint booth was also purchased. Hours: 9.5
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