42 Pilot Model HUP Project

[RHClarke]

My focus today was on the driver's side door for the Pilot Model. It was in better shape than the pax side door but requires some repair.

I decided to cut out the rusty metal along the straight edges and to fill in the pin holes along the curved edge. After about an hour or so of welding and grinding I managed to weld up most of the pin holes along the curved edge. I think I just may be getting the hang of welding thin rusty metal. Right now, I am convinced that it would have taken more time to fab up a curved section to weld in than to fill in the holes. However, there is some cosmetic work still to be done, but I will get to that later on.

Right now I am happy with the progress - such as it is.

Photos:

1 - Dvr side door showing extent of damage (circled).
2 - Damage on curved edge.
3 - Damage on lower corner.
4 - Curved section almost completed.