Mike, most T-18 builders purchase the fiberglass parts ready made. Dad made this his master work, and as a sheet-metal guy that meant that fiberglass was taboo! The tool that makes that sort of metal work possible is called an "English Wheel". Dad made his own, and taught himself how to use it. I think he's got the hang of it! :D
So to answer your question, the benefit for him was knowing he had done good work. As I recall, each cowl cheek is made up of several pieces...and took him about 6 months to get done!
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Mike, most T-18 builders purchase the fiberglass parts ready made. Dad made this his master work, and as a sheet-metal guy that meant that fiberglass was taboo! The tool that makes that sort of metal work possible is called an "English Wheel". Dad made his own, and taught himself how to use it. I think he's got the hang of it! :D
So to answer your question, the benefit for him was knowing he had done good work. As I recall, each cowl cheek is made up of several pieces...and took him about 6 months to get done!