Worked on canopy release mechanism. Began riveting top forward skin

Sawing the threads off the hardward. It's used as a pin in this application

The canopy jettison mechanism all put together

Riveted the doubler onto the forward skin. Sealed with tank sealant

Dimpled top forward skin

Fabricated top hinges for firewall

Drilled the hinges to the firewall

Begain riveting the top skin on after priming. This was a bit of a messy job. You apply tank sealant where the skin rivets to the sub-panel bulkhead.

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