The fuselage is totally stripped and Johan is checking the welds before it will get sandblasted.
In the mean while I bought a trailer to transport the Cumulus.
Had a good deal, for only 250€ I found a Ka6 trailer on segelflug. I had to drive to Baden-Baden for it (5h single), but it's better than making one. I would cost more and take a lot more time!
Some vintage gliders in the hanger at Baden-Oos, Grunau baby 2 , Ka2, Ka6.
The Cumulus being delivered to the company Vandermaesen in Tessendelo where it will be sandblasted and later powder coated.
Previous weekend and next weekend I will be following a basic coarse wood & fabric works organised by the VHZ (Vereniging Historische zweefvliegtuigen) this is a vintage gliding community from The Netherlands. www.zweefhist.nl/
These are my first wood repairs, learned a lot! Picture below my attempt of repairing a hole in a ka6 wing. Not perfect at all I know but, I was pleased with my first attempt
Repairing ribs
Fuselage is sandblasted, Francis and I packed it up to transport it to the welder for some repairs.
We discovered there are some supporting beams missing. These will be replaced according to plan.
Johan is busy on the rudders, removing all the fabric and paint. Inspecting and repairing if necessary.
The 2 ailerons are finished and ready for new fabric, now the rudder is being stripped.
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