Project Log: Saturday, November 24, 2012
Earlier in the week, I prepared the new overhead panels
from the forward cabin, lightly sanding them as needed,
then primed all surfaces--exposed side, underside, and
edges. |
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With the primer fully dry, I sanded the new primer, then
applied the first coat of finish paint, a semi-gloss
white enamel. |
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In the main cabin, the overhead required some additional
cleats around the two hatch openings that I'd cut
earlier. On some earlier day I had measured and
cut the cleat stock for these openings, so to install
them it was a straightforward matter using epoxy
adhesive and screws to hold the cleats while the
adhesive cured. These cleats would allow me to
secure the overhead panels around the openings. |
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Continuing with the overhead, I created templates of the
main cabin and passageway, building three separate
templates in place using the same techniques I'd used
earlier on the forward cabin. I built all three at
once, then removed them so I could prepare the actual
panels.
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Down on the bench, I began with the port overhead, and
laid out the cuts. I made a mistake in my early
layout, so I repositioned the template and remarked
everything; the old layout lines were still visible on
the finished panel.
I made an attempt, but there was no way I was going to
get this large a panel successfully installed in one
piece without damaging the surrounding areas and other
issues, so I cut the panel into two pieces along one of
the cleat lines, then installed the two pieces
separately. |
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Initially, I let the overhead panel pass right over the
hatch opening. From above, I traced the position
of the opening on the plywood beneath, so I could cut it
out when I removed the panel later. |
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I had enough time left in the afternoon to cut out the
small section for the passageway, and temporarily
installed it. I cut an opening against the head
bulkhead where the mast wires could come down, to
eventually connect to a terminal block/junction box that
I'd install (and later cover) there. |
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Total Time Today: 6.5 hours
(plus one hour total time over two additional days) |
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