New trim

I forgot that we also built a new elevator trim surface. It started out as usual - the original part looked worn, but acceptable.

Original trim surface after paint stipping.

So at this time, I made a template for locating the holes for the trim control cables. This template was then used after the new fabric was installed to mark out and cut the position, where the cables penetrate the fabric.

But then I blasted the part and the aluminum surface literary came apart as evident below.

Notice the small holes bored open by the blasting media? I didn't even bother to continue blasting, since this part is gone.

Therefore a template was made, new alluminum cover was hammered over and much to our surprise the trimer even had a wooden core. Janez fabricated a new one.

New (bottom two) versus old. Notice how the original core shrinked in one direction due to moisture.

Not being that skilled in working with aluminum those curved, wedge edges were not that easy to get right.

Then everything was fitted to the elevator to verify aligment. Notice how the elevator is already covered.

Then some rivets and we are done! Notice the fixed trim tab for the rudder above.

If you like this aluminium thingy and would need an inspiration, please check out the story of Arnold Ebneter and his E-1. This link should get you started.