Now that the rudder has been disassembled, tonight I’m going start the initial work on the rudder spar. This will include layout for where the brackets, hinges and ribs are located. This is important because it’s so easy to get confused and mis-drill a few holes, or totally miss something else that you should have […]
Stewart 51 – Rudder Disassembly
Today I am going to start working on the rudder. This component comes pre-assembled, that is it looks likes complete however it’s temporarily held together with pop rivets in every 4th or 5th hole. The rudder will be fabric covered when complete, which is why it isn’t fully covered by aluminum skin. Eventually for the final assembly […]
S-51 Vertical Fin and Rudder Arrive!
Today is an exciting day as the my latest parts shipment containing the Stewart 51 Vertical Fin, Rudder and Fuselage Formers. Both the Vertical Fin and Rudder are Quick Build assemblies. The Vertical Fin is completely riveted with the exception of the rear spar (which is pop-riveted on) and the assembly of the hinge assemblies. […]