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Rudder control line installation begun

Today I began to install the rudder control line. I had a number of ideas and couldn't decide which would work best and look best. In the end I came up with this. You'll have to decide for yourself how you like it once it's all done.

For now though I drilled a hole through a short piece of dowel and glued it at an angle to the bottom of the hull just aft of the rudder servo. It's at an angle because the cable has to go under the cockpit bulkhead that I installed and then angle up to meet the servo. It make more sense by looking at the pictures.


More on that later.

Also thought it would be useful to show the cockpit deck cross supports that I glued in several steps ago. I wanted to add a picture that shows how the supports gently slope aft, especially relative to the side stringers.


This is all new to me so I'm not certain of a timeline, but my guess is that I might be able to install the cockpit deck tomorrow. Haven't decided yet though if I'll fiberglass the wood deck or just give it a coat or three of clear epoxy paint. Might even varnish it for better UV protection. Hmm... always something to think about!


Peace!   _/)



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