Rear window installation prep

We started the window installation using the Silpruf method - starting with making some strips for spacers:

Silpruf strips for spacers

The Cee Bailey's windows fit within the joggle from the start, but not with a consistent margin around them, so we trimmed them, and used tile spacers to keep them in place until we drilled the cleco holes:

Window with trim markings (the lines closer to the edge)

Clecos installed around the window, which was set in the right spot with tile spacers

Tile spacer used for keeping the window in the right spot

There was also a lot of sanding and filling of the edges around the joggles, to make sure there were no holes (since it'll be a lot harder to fix those after the windows are installed):

Sanded joggle/flange, with lots of pinholes showing

At two specific points on the rear columns, the window was sitting proud of the cabin cover even if I pressed it down, so we built that up with fiber/resin:

Window sitting proud of the column surface

Laying fiberglass on the column

Rear column built up with fiberglass

With all this done, we're ready to start actually attaching the windows.

Time lapse:

Total cabin door and transparency rivets: 142

Total cabin door and transparency time: 216.5h