Well as expected the stabilator has been more of a challenge than the previous parts. The spar box has taken me longer than I had expected it would. I guess it really is just more complex than the previous pieces. If I don't see another nut plate I would be happy. Hand squeezing some of these rivets is also a challenge. The longer rivets in the counter balance arm flange was a serious challenge and I am using the Main Squeeze. The nut plates are just a pain to me to get properly aligned and squeezed. It got easier by the end.
I am hoping to get the rest of the stabilator finished tomorrow but we shall see. I am really trying to get the empennage kit completed soon as I expect the wing kit this week or next and I am out of room. I am hoping I can either store the finished pieces in various places in the house :) or in a hangar if I can get that arranged this week. I think I am at the point where I really need the hangar.
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