Blogs about: Chapter 18 Turtleback
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greylady wrote 2 years ago: I haven’t been very good about updating the build log lately, but I HAVE been making a lot of … more →
greylady wrote 2 years ago: Here you can see two reinforcements around the spar installation. And the installation of the upper … more →
Turtleback frustration - install extra slats!
greylady wrote 2 years ago: Like many builders, I made my turtleback 1.5″ taller to provide more room and a better fit to … more →
Foam installed
greylady wrote 2 years ago: Well, the foam is installed in the turtleback jig. It took quite some doing, but it’s good to … more →
Jig is built!
greylady wrote 2 years ago: The turtleback jig is now done, and three of the foam strips are installed. I wanted to wait until n … more →
Jig layouts
greylady wrote 2 years ago: It doesn’t seem like massive progress, but tonight I got the horizontal support slats cut, and … more →
Distractions
greylady wrote 2 years ago: I’ve been casting about for the next thing I should be working on. I can’t move forward … more →
Wings mounted, turtleback in place
greylady wrote 2 years ago: Here you can see the wings mounted on the spar, and the rough-fit of the turtleback and canopy. My t … more →
Making the jig
greylady wrote 2 years ago: I started making the turtleback jig last night, and with luck will make some more progress on it thi … more →
