The rudder assembly (part 3) post today is starting off with aligning and drilling the trailing edge in place. I started by using a straight edge to ensure that both the upper and lower segments were in alignment, and adjusted the pieces until I was satisfied. Once I was happy with the alignment of the […]
Rudder assembly (with new ribs) Pt. 2
This post is continuing with my last building session in assembly of the rudder. In the image below, you can see that the ribs are getting quite a bit smaller as I’m approach the top of the rudder. It’s places like this where the cleco clamps are an amazing tool! Here are some other angles […]
Rudder assembly (with new ribs) Pt. 1
Now that I have fabricated a few new ribs to replace the ones I previously messed up, I’m now ready to attempt the rudder assembly…again! In the picture below, I’m starting with the 4200-6 rib near the lower side of the rudder. From here on in, anything that is primed in gray, are the parts […]
New Rudder Ribs
Continuing on from my last post of my router table rehab, and tying up loose ends. The rudder has been another loose end that has been dragging on for many many years too long. If you go back in previous posts in the build log, you’ll find where I screwed up the rudder ribs trying […]