Fuselage

Interior color & Flap Actuation Ass'ly ( 3 hrs )

Getting ready to paint interior color, so I've examined other builders experience and opinions on VAF.  Decided to go w/ simple spray cans, and Rustoleum enamels seems favored (staying away from lacquers ).   Recommendations are to avoid dark colors (gets very hot!), yet not too light (adds many reflections in canopy).  Staying within gray tones.   I narrowed interior colors from initial 6 to the 3 purchased yesterday to trial.  Prepared a scrap piece of aluminum w/ the Napa 7220 self-etching primer I've been using (~ 48 hrs cure), and divided into three sections.  Good results:  Decided the Granite/satin finish is too dark, and the Aluminum/gloss is too bright (although not as glossy as expected).  The one on right side is called "hammered" for it's textured appearance.  It's not as shiny, and seems a good balance between too dark vs too bright.  Plus it will hide minor defects (before and during painting), and goes on easily.   It's finish seems between satin and gloss, with a slight texture and metallic appearance.  Letting it fully cure to test it's toughness while I consider other gray options.

Leaning toward one on right:  Hammered (silver metallic).

Opposite direction in sun.   Satin one on right looks blotchy...

Jumped to Sect 34-02 Steps 1-11 to build Flap Actuation Ass'ly.  First added flat overhanging surface to facilitate clamping.  Template provided (same one used for Aileron alignment, etc) works great.  Ready to prime inside tubes, then assemble into Fuse.

 drilled, temp bolts holding LH side.

Completed LH and RH torque arms.   Temp bolts holding while I admire results