Rear Bulkhead Holes

[Corsair613]

I've been poring over the build CD and can't seem to locate any layout details for the handbrake cable and shift rod (G50 center) holes in the rear bulkhead. I'm looking for size and location for all three holes (six, if you count the matching penetrations of the double skin).

Have I missed them somewhere?

Ken

[UltimaCH]

Have you looked at Stig's GTR build site? I'm sure you'll fond some info in there. Surprised that you have not found some info in the factory CD...

[Corsair613]

I have seen Stig's site (as well as a few other good ones), but they're all quite old and the design may have subtly changed, particularly with the chassis redesign.

If these hole locations and sizes are on the CD, they're well-hidden! :-) Are they on yours?

Ken

[UltimaCH]

I"ll check but mine is the old chassis...

[Corsair613]

UltimaCH said:

I"ll check but mine is the old chassis...

No problem. If you find the info, knowing the place where you found it might give me a good lead on where to look in my docs. Hopefully.

Ken

[Steve_D]

There don't appear to be any dimensions but on the CD go to photos/001alloypanel/108A. If you know that rivets are 30mm apart then you can work out the dimensions from the photo.
Make the hole size to suit the grommets you are using but remember the grommet OD is bigger than the hole so don't position the hole too low or the grommet will jam against the chassis tube between the double skin.

Steve

[Corsair613]

Steve_D said:

There don't appear to be any dimensions but on the CD go to photos/001alloypanel/108A. If you know that rivets are 30mm apart then you can work out the dimensions from the photo.
Make the hole size to suit the grommets you are using but remember the grommet OD is bigger than the hole so don't position the hole too low or the grommet will jam against the chassis tube between the double skin.

Steve

Thanks, Steve.

I've been eyeing that photo and working myself up to do as you suggest, but was hoping that precise measurements were listed somewhere I'd overlooked. Too much time spent building airplanes with full sets of plans and not enough time just "making it work"…

Ken

[Corsair613]

These two drawings received from Richard are exactly what I wanted to see. They'll be added to the next edition of the build CD.

Ken