The Wait is Over

[jiott]

I would call it more of a "show" quality, rather than "sow" quality! Ha-ha

[DesertFox4]

Boot cowl removed from mold and initial edge trim complete.
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Yellow tape shows final trim line that leaves 1 inch ledge for front cowls to overlay.
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Current weight before filling and sanding and paint, 28 oz.

[Jfquebec]

Just wowww...very very beautifull job..

[DesertFox4]

Boot cowl front edge trimmed and block sanded.
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Mounting holes drilled. Cleco'd in place.
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[DesertFox4]

Preliminary trim of backside edges. Left it "fat" so can trim final door fit later.
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[colospace]

That boot cowl looks so nice! Will be a shame to have to paint it. Do you have a weight comparison with the standard fiberglass part?

[DesertFox4]

Gary, not sure what the factory boot weighs. After more trimming it will likely end up at 25 oz. before filling and paint. Not bad.

[jrevens]

I just weighed mine (no paint yet) - It is approximately 51 oz., so about 1.5 lbs. more.

[Paul Z]

That Boot Cowl is too pretty to paint!

[DesertFox4]

Great weekend of building. A nice 72 degrees in Phoenix today.
My Canadian buddy Norm stopped by to check on my progress and offer encouragement on Saturday.

Worked on the glare shield. We layed up this part last week. Trimmed close to final shape. Drilled mounting holes in the carbon boot cowl and trimmed it for door clearances.

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