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The interior comes first. It's covered just like the exterior.
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There are four Pipers in this picture. There are two PA-22's in the back, a totalled PA-22 to the right and my Vagabond in the middle.
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The interior is complete including the primer/filler/UV coat. We used the Air-Tech process throughout the project.
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We opted to cover the area inside the boot cowl. This dresses her up a bit like the Tri-Pacer.
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I insulated the cabin area with double sided aircraft insulation.
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The top rib requires two rib stitches.
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The bottom panel has been glued in place. Next the joints all get ironed with a small hobby iron. This insures that the glue flows for a strong joint.
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The bottom panel is now tightened with a iron.
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The side panel is installed including the window. When working the window you cut darts in the fabric so it can fold into the curve of the window.
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The cables are installed and taped out of contact with the fabric.
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This is how the blanket method is done. The fabric is rolled out, clipped in a few places and rough trimmed. It helps to have two sets of hands.
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Wayne welded up this little wonder when I wasn't looking. It's attached to the tailwheel spring mounting points. It worked great.
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Finish tapes get applied everywhere a fuselage member touches the fabric. The inspection rings are also installed.
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