ok, I couldnt stand not getting started on this kit since the day was already half gone. So I looked over the drawings and started fabricating the keel. What holes that are drilled are pilot holes. There will be plenty of fun fabricating throughout this kit. But,,,those bigger than life drawings are awesome!
Tomorrow its back to stairwork big time, except I am coming in early to work on this Genesis a piece at a time.
Heres some keel fabricating pictures. It has to be bent up at a 15 degree angle.
I bought a box of 100 #10 bolts , 3 inches long, and a box of nuts. I am drilling the pilot holes out to 3/16 inch...inserting these assembly bolts, then later it all comes apart for powder coating. Final assembly, I will use a reamer to finish the bolt holes out with. This will get the bolts nice and tight and drill out the powder coating or paint that you have.
I am more than pleased with this kit so far. Of course, I have only started. It should be flying this year.
Before I disassemble it....I am going to file where needed ....then take all the parts off and file and sand them , getting all the edges nice and smooth for powder coating.
Stan