RANS S-6S
               This is the construction log (page 4) for my RANS S-6S Taildragger.

 
  27 Nov 08

Still taping right side and bottom!
28 Nov 08

Elev trim cable. Finished taping right side.
29 Nov 08

Covered left side. Secured antenna with JB Weld.
1 Dec 08

Shrunk left side of fuselage and started taping.
         
  4 Dec 08

More fuselage taping. (just about done)
10 Dec 08

Just added one patch today.
11 Dec 08

Moved the project indoors for some heat!!
13 Dec 08

Working on riveting the ribs in place.
         
  19 Dec 08

Angle supports under top wrap
1 Jan 09

Close out rib, fuel line, leading edge wrap...
2 Jan 09

Pitot/static lines installed.
Top wrap riveted.
2 Jan 09 con't

Bonded the top wrap.
         
  8 Jan 09

Riveted bottom alum.
10 Jan 09

Panel work.
26 Jan 09

Bonded the bottom aluminum...again!
28 Jan 09

Started covering the left wing!!
         
  31 Jan 08

Two coats of thinned U-500
1 Feb 09

Gluing the fabric!
2 Feb 09

Ironed the top fabric.
3 Feb 09

Gluing the bottom fabric.
         
  4 Feb 09

Glued on all the inspection rings and patches to bottom of L wing.
8 Feb 09

Top of wing ready for rib rivets.
9 Feb 09

Riveted the top of the ribs.
10 Feb 09

Glued the 2" tape over the top of the ribs.
         
  18 Feb 09

Completed the leading and trailing edge tape. The left wing is done!
12 Mar 09

Riveted the top of the right wing.
15 Mar 09

General update. Wheel pant alum. mount to axle. Covered R aileron.
12 Apr 09

Building a paint booth in my garage.
         
   

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