Tonight, after riveting the second half of the right baffle in place, and going back and counter-sinking the place holder holes and getting them riveted, the fuel tanks are complete!
Now they are going to sit for a while until I’m sure the proseal is fully cured. Once that is done, they will be pressure tested to check for leaks. As of now, the tanks took 118.5 hours to complete… by far the longest component yet on the plane.
Congratulations. Quite an accomplishment. Amazing to watch.
Thanks! I tried to watch the all fuel tank build videos in order, but it just made me sleepy.
Another box of parts looks like an airplane part now! I have been following your project since early this year, started on youtube. Santa came by early this year and dropped off the tail kit for my 9A last week. Watching your progress was great to see how the assembly process of these kits works, it’s been fascinating. Keep pressing on, we are all routing for you.