Spent the entire day trying different methods to remove 1/8" from the forward edge of the canopy. Tried a 3" sanding disk (too imprecise), a sandpaper flapping disk (sort of imprecise) and then resorted to some 40 grit sandpaper on a block. A lot of dust and muscle but it worked. There must be a better idea and method!! A lot of dust later..........
Ended up with a VERY good fit. Used the very coarse sandpaper (40 grit), then 120, 220 and will finish the edge with 400 grit after I form the edges with the Avery plexiglass scraper.
Looks like I will have to remove 1/8" from the bottom of the sides where the canopy will be near the frame (the plans tell us to leave a 1/8" gap). The aft portion will then have to be finished, no material has to be removed. The rear window will need about 1/16" of trimming to get the 1/32" gap between the canopy and rear window.
UPDATE: Wear a dust mask!! I was out of commission for about 4 days after I sanded the front bow and sides of the canopy. Think the dust induced a pretty good respiratory infection.
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