Monday Afternoon:
Thankfully I remembered I need another access point in the cockpit side panel before I started cutting it out.
So I amended the template to cater for the seat belt mounting point.
Then cut it out of plywood.
Test Fitting -
Take 1
Unfortunately, this is not going to work, as the rear of the panel extends beyond the sides of the cockpit.
Note:
Remember that the cockpit sides are already supported by a smaller panel fixed to the top frame rail.
At least I could make another template to fill in the front area.
This had to be done separately as the mounting brackets are at an angle.
Then I cut that panel out of plywood and made a drastic alteration to the main panel.
Test Fitting -
Take 2
This was better along the top edge of the cockpit sides.
But not so good around the seat belt mount, so it was back to the jig saw.
Test Fitting -
Take 3
Just a minor tweak to the upper rear corner this time.
Test Fitting -
Take 4
Notes:
- These panels are just resting in place at the moment, so will move a little when finally bonded in.
Even though there is a bit of work left to do before that stage, seeing it in place does lift the spirits.
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Just had time to paint / treat these panels.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
