Bede BD-4C Build Log

March 9, 2021 – Getting set up and acquiring tools

Short video about the fuselage arriving

March 10, 2021 – Fuselage crate arrived

March 13, 2021 – Most (not all) of the gussets primed. The screws from the top of the crate made perfect stands by sticking them in a hole and letting them lever back. The primer I chose was the Eastwood Optiflow epoxy primer, mainly because it can be rolled or brushed on. You have about 20 minutes before it starts to set up and becomes more difficult to apply. Mix very small batches – a little goes a long way.

Most of the small gussets