28th August 2014 - Baffled by baffles: day 2

I'm behind on the blogs but work has continued. On the 28th I spent another day on the baffles. The right rear baffle was riveted together and then work started on the right front baffle where it passes behind the flywheel.
As before the kit from Vans needed significant modification to fit my O-235-C2C engine. However, using the kit has made it much easier than starting from scratch. As can be seen the panel that extends along the side of the flywheel is not long enough so this will need an extension riveting into place. This is because the Tailwind cowl requires a 4" prop extension unlike the Vans cowl..
A first cut of the top of the baffles was made to allow the cowl to be fitted into place. This was done by repeatedly cutting and then test fitting the cowl until it would just sit in place. Eventually the baffles will be trimmed to leave a 1/2" gap to the cowl which will be filled with the flexible rubber baffle material.