- Finished weight: 5 lbs 3.3 ounces
- Total number of rivets: 202
- Total number of pieces: 13
- Total time to build: 29 hours
My First Mistake
Well, it didn't take me long to screw up! I made a mistake pretty early on by drilling a couple of holes in the wrong place on the top rib. Fortunately, it was correctable, by fabricating a new bracket. But, it did add about three hours to the project.
Rudder Parts
Rudder Skeleton
Trimming Rudder Skins
Prepping Rudder Skins For Corrosion Protection
Some people prime all interior surfaces. Others don't prime anything at all. I have chosen to to prime (Cortec) just the mating surfaces.
Riveting Rudder Skins
Assembled Rudder
