After this mistake I have decided to take a break from the project because I am having too many mental mistakes. At this point I have just over 66 "Shop Hours" logged in less than a month of building. I definitely expect the hours towards the project to drop off drastically anyway because I had quite a bit of time off from work last month.
Anyway...
I ended up securing the counterweight for the rudder per the plans except I added JB Weld to the locknut for added security as this area will be inaccessible after everything is buttoned up. Low and behold I forgot to rivet AND dimple the forward flange and skin of the rudder where it meets the counterweight rib. Getting the JB Weld off wasn't too bad using the heat gun and slowly chipping away at it. I have decided to replace both the locknut and the screw for piece of mind.
Anyway...
I ended up securing the counterweight for the rudder per the plans except I added JB Weld to the locknut for added security as this area will be inaccessible after everything is buttoned up. Low and behold I forgot to rivet AND dimple the forward flange and skin of the rudder where it meets the counterweight rib. Getting the JB Weld off wasn't too bad using the heat gun and slowly chipping away at it. I have decided to replace both the locknut and the screw for piece of mind.