7AC Restoration

[Kif]

Thanks alot James. The before and after pictures are the neatest part I think.

[Kif]

Installed new aileron bearings.

[Kif]

Some close ups of the wing attach and strut brackets.









Spar nails per Bill Pancake.

[Kif]

Got the wing trammeled. Put on two pieces of 1/4 inch heat shrink on the wires. Shrunk the first piece, slide on the second, then shrunk it.





Started nailing ribs.

[Kif]

Still had fabric on the aileron to take off.







Found some small damage.





Just about got the tip bow fitted.

[Kalahnikid]

Wow! The wing looks great, you've sure put an incredible amount of work into it! It makes me really happy to know that plane is going to fly again someday.

[Kif]

Thanks alot Ryan. I can't wait either. You and your Dad will be one of the first ones to fly it when it's done. If I would get my butt out and work some more I would be alot further along. It will get there and when it does, we'll have some fun. Hope you, your Mom and Dad have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And everyone else too!