Hatch #3

Fig. #1 & 2.  On Monday I started putting together the hinge for the hatch, below shows the two pivoting shafts that will make it.  The reason for the two pivots is so that the dome can be clamped down easier.

Fig. #1.
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Fig. #2.
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Fig. #3 & 4.  Beginning to weld.  The hard part is not letting it get too hot and twist out of shape.

Fig. #3.
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Fig. #4.
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Fig. #5.  Ready for the dome.

Fig. #5.
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Fig. #6.  I bolted the dome in the center so I could tack weld the hinge into the correct place.

Fig. #6.
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Fig. #7.  A quick test to make sure it's moving correctly.  Next job is the rubber stops that it will limit it's movement backwards.

Fig. #7.
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Fig. #8, 9 & 10.  Here I'm about to weld the rubber feet onto the hinge to stop the hatch dome from going to far back.  The rubber will also stop the hull from being scratched.

Fig. #8.
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Fig. #9.
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Fig. #10.
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Fig. #11, 12, 13, 14 & 15.  Here I've just welded on the stops for the top part of the hinge.  The dome will rest on these ones.  The other pics just show off the dome resting on the hinge.

Fig. #11.
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Fig. #12.
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Fig. #13.
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Fig. #14.
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Fig. #15.
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Next will be a quick update on the window frames.