Building the RV-10 http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Blog_-_Builders_Log.html The last time I documented my RV-7A build I spent way too much time doing so. This time it’s just a log, plain and simple. Some pictures and some comments. iWeb 3.0.1 http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Blog_-_Builders_Log_files/10photo.jpg Building the RV-10 http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Blog_-_Builders_Log.html VS Done, Began Rudder http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Entries/2010/4/19_VS_Done,_Began_Rudder.html 0db14222-2b1d-4ab4-928e-197a460d2e6b Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:20:36 -0700 Completed the VS minus the fiberglass tip. Began work on the rudder and made significant progress. Just need to dimple, prime and rivet it together. Vertical Stabilizer Frame http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Entries/2010/4/16_Vertical_Stabilizer_Frame.html 2b93f1ff-a700-4000-a10b-1c69d14ecc7f Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:37:14 -0700 Waited to complete this until the mini scotch brite wheels arrive to debur some of the parts. Finished riveting it together per the plans. Will dimple the skin tomorrow and complete the VS. Notice the picture of the pneumatic squeezer, it’s again my favorite tool. The other tools are leftover from the last build but I got rid of the cheepo bandsaw I had in favor of a new cheepo bandsaw. First Rivets Set http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Entries/2010/4/15_First_Rivets_Set.html e62b947d-87bd-4c54-8f65-72fb7a84f3a1 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:17:36 -0700 Set the first rivets. Feels good to use the squeezer again. Decided long ago that the whole alumiprep, alodine, azko primer was a complete waste of time. This time priming comes in the form of an acetone wipe and Duplicolor self etch primer - military green. Drilling, Deburring and Plastic Removal http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Entries/2010/4/14_Drilling,_Deburring_and_Plastic_Removal_1.html 5273f763-8ec7-4595-9e9c-aee6d86141a4 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:37:04 -0700 Got all the parts sorted and began on the vertical stabilizer. Am still waiting for some scotch brite wheels to finish deburring the lightening holes. Empennage Arrives http://www.tondu.com/rv10/tondu.com/Blog_-_Builders_Log/Entries/2010/4/11_Empennage_Arrivess.html 21670584-92b9-4da0-967f-7f73ef09ceba Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:37:14 -0700 New builder number assigned and the emp kit was started. Uncrated the parts and made several trips in the truck getting the stuff to the airport. I’m gonna like building at the airport.