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Dimpling with the vinyl on On the Horizontal Stabilizer I dimpled all the skins with the vinyl on. This worked okay but the rivets did not seem to seat perfectly in the dimples. On the vertical stabilizer I cut the vinyl with the old soldering iron trick and dimpled. This made the rivets seat better but it is very difficult to keep from scratching the alclad with the dimple dies. Now I'll try to decide which is worse. Addendum: I have decided that it doesn't matter. I must have just not been very good at riveting at the time. I dimpled the elevator with the vinyl on and it turned out fine. I will continue to dimple with the vinyl on. Disclaimer: This web site and the infomation contained within it are for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed on construction techniques are my opinions only and should not be confused with proper construction techniques. There is undoubtedly more than one way to build an airplane and some methods that I use may or may not work in any given circumstance. If there is any question please call the kit manufacturer. I love to help but I am not responsible for the misuse of any information contained on this web site.

 February 3, 2021
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