Wendell Folks RV-8 Project - Page 72.

December 1, 2007:  The Saturday session with Wendell began after I returned from a short test flight.  Wendell's Aeronca Champ is getting it's annual inspection for this year by a local A&P.  Wendell had moved the Champ and my RV-9A out of the hangar since there was painting of RV-8 parts going on inside. 

Here is a look at the major parts painted today.  The focus was on the parts that will not be easy to paint when the airplane is fully assembled.  The way Wendell is talking, the rest of the surfaces of the wings and control surfaces will be painted after the airplane is fully assembled.

The paint on the wing tips is only in the area to be underneath the clear Plexiglas that will cover the landing lights and strobe lights.

Wendell is seen here using the flaring tool on the second fuel vent line for the LEFT wing tank.

The right aileron was the first to be mounted to the wing.

Here is a close-up view of the aileron push-rod from the bellcrank to the aileron itself.  Wendell also mounted the other aileron on the LEFT wing before the end of the session.

December 3, 2007: The Monday evening session had Wendell working on the fuel tank attach brackets to be sure they would not have an interference fit issue with the wing root fairing.  The black "Sharpie" lines on the fuselage skin show how much of the bracket was removed.   The LEFT side bracket is shown.  The one on the right side got a similar modification.

December 5, 2007:  Wendell cut the joy stick length to clear the instrument panel after the stick grip and push-to-talk button were installed.