Worked all day, got the windscreen fitted and pilot drilled.

Drilled the tubes first, then used a hole finder to drill the acrylic…

Maybe not quite complete. I still haven't cut a hole over the engine intake.

Copied Phil Smith's idea for seats.He posted here:

Light Weight Seats

I added memory foam found here:…

Found this technique for hydroforming on the EAA video "how to" site.Works pretty good!

I decided I need to put drain holes in the skin under the fuel pump area. These scuppers will go over the drain holes.

Painted the tail feathers yesterday.Urethane epoxy from NAPA. Used alumiprep followed by alodine prior to priming.

Bought the Kuntzleman from Spruce. Installing in the lower cowl. The spray nine bottle is just the right…

Here is my idea for an economy AOA pitot. I added the second tube to the Zenith supplied pitot.

My alum welding leaves a bit to be desired....I will sand down the big lumps prior to installing.

Decided to try a naca inlet for the oil cooler. I will keep a close eye on oil temps as I move into testing.

This naca was bought off amazon,made by "Butler", with 3 inch outlet.  $19.99…