Another hiatus...  This time, from this blog.  Still working on the RV-10!!  Tail cone is all riveted.  The oldest mini me helped with the rest of the riveting.  Its starting to look like an airplane now.  This is a big milestone in my book. 

Now it's time for the empennage attach which is in progress.  The elevators have been fitted to the H.S. I'm stuck on actually putting the H.S. on the tail cone though.  I'm missing the raw material to fabricate 2 shims.  Instead of ordering one part, I'm skipping ahead to the elevator trim section mount.

Started the elevator trim mount and stop short again since it's calling out for odd drill bits that did not come with the Cleaveland Tool Kit.  So have a small list of tools I need to order now from Cleaveland including their static port kit.  Although the tried and true rivet head static port Vans recommends, the consensus is it is very flimsy and delicate if messed with after install.   The latest version of the Cleavland Static ports have been accurate as reported by past builders.   Its a much more substantial piece that looks really sturdy AND nice.  The tubing and fittings are superior in quality with quick disconnects. 

Mean while, I have been planning the wing kit order.  So far the plan for the wing build:

Standard build
Gretz Mast
3/4" conduit in each wing
Deluxe Fuel Caps
Duckswoth Leading Edge Light in each wing
OAT Probe
Unsure of wing tip lights at this point.
1 quart of proseal.  (1qt on hand)

For now...  I'm working ALOT to save up for the wing kit.

Stay tuned.