Modified Canopy Rails
The canopy rails need to be modified. The plans specify slightly different modifications for the tip-up vs. the sliding canopy.
I've measured out and marked the areas to be removed.
The cutoff wheel makes quick work of making distortion free cuts in the rail, but it can get away from you, so I kept it back from the line 1/16" or so.
After a few minutes of filing, here is the finished result. The top edge of the slot will be seen in the cabin, so I made sure it is perfectly straight. The other side will be under part of the canopy latch, so it doesn't matter as much if it is absolutely perfect.
I've measured out and marked the areas to be removed.
The cutoff wheel makes quick work of making distortion free cuts in the rail, but it can get away from you, so I kept it back from the line 1/16" or so.
After a few minutes of filing, here is the finished result. The top edge of the slot will be seen in the cabin, so I made sure it is perfectly straight. The other side will be under part of the canopy latch, so it doesn't matter as much if it is absolutely perfect.
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