Rudder counter weight

Tonight I covered just a couple of steps in the plans, fitting the rudder counterweight into the rib that will hold the weight. This was a quick process of final and match drilling a couple of #12 holes (drill size), deburring, dimpling (for a #10 screw), then counter sinking the lead weight to fit. I used the drill press to get nice straight holes, and it came out perfectly.

My adjustable set for my pneumatic squeezer should arrive on Thursday, which will allow me to finish the Vertical Stabilizer. I’m also about ready to prime the rudder components, as I have done as much as I can before I need to start assembling parts.