Next was to add a piece of 1/2 inch thick insulation below the window.
I still need to add insulation around the window frame, so I can cover that up with 1/8" thick plywood.
I did cover the back of the insulation with ChemLink adhesive just like I did with all the other insulation inside.
For those who need a fix - here you are! I hope to be able to spend more time out there in the future.
I still need to add insulation around the window frame, so I can cover that up with 1/8" thick plywood.
I did cover the back of the insulation with ChemLink adhesive just like I did with all the other insulation inside.
For those who need a fix - here you are! I hope to be able to spend more time out there in the future.
Yup, still here!
I needed to cut 2 layers of plywood to fill in the gap here, since plywood is no longer the actual advertised thickness.
After several attempts, I finally got all 4 sides cut and glued into place, which now, is approximately flush with the steel framing.
I needed to cut 2 layers of plywood to fill in the gap here, since plywood is no longer the actual advertised thickness.
After several attempts, I finally got all 4 sides cut and glued into place, which now, is approximately flush with the steel framing.
Finally was to transfer the curve to the plywood, and then make the cuts on the marks I had just made.
And that is how I ended up with this, which is the same pic as above.
And that is how I ended up with this, which is the same pic as above.
In order to end up with a pattern like this for the front of the window at the bottom, required a slightly different approach, since I could not go outside to mark anything.
I wanted to end up with a pattern looking something like this.
Marking a rectangular piece of plywood, at the red circles, gave me a reference point to start the cutting process, but I needed to get a rough reference for the curve at the bottom.
That was accomplished by using what was handy, which in this case was a roll of tape. It's not an exact match to the curve, but it's close enough to get me started, and then I can finish the fine tuning after getting this close.
I wanted to end up with a pattern looking something like this.
Marking a rectangular piece of plywood, at the red circles, gave me a reference point to start the cutting process, but I needed to get a rough reference for the curve at the bottom.
That was accomplished by using what was handy, which in this case was a roll of tape. It's not an exact match to the curve, but it's close enough to get me started, and then I can finish the fine tuning after getting this close.
Switching to the top of the window, and sometimes, you just need a little helping hand to hold things in place.
A nice extra piece of plywood that is sprung into place from the seat to the top of the plywood covering the window works just fine.
Just as the bottom one, just going outside and marking the curve was a snap.
A nice extra piece of plywood that is sprung into place from the seat to the top of the plywood covering the window works just fine.
Just as the bottom one, just going outside and marking the curve was a snap.
Switching gears just a touch for tonight.
When I wanted to cut some plywood to finish framing around the pilot and copilot windows, I needed to make a pattern.
First step was to mark some plywood to get started. I used a couple of plastic spring clamps to hold this piece in place.
Next was to go outside and and mark with a pencil the curve I needed so I would know where to cut.
When I wanted to cut some plywood to finish framing around the pilot and copilot windows, I needed to make a pattern.
First step was to mark some plywood to get started. I used a couple of plastic spring clamps to hold this piece in place.
Next was to go outside and and mark with a pencil the curve I needed so I would know where to cut.
