Empennage Rivet Filling

We finished filling the rivet heads for all the Empennage parts. The process was pretty straightforward using super superfil, and syringe.

Photos

Check below for photos of the process for filling the Empennage parts. Mixing equipment and syringe for filling rivets. Vertical stabilizer rivet holes filled. Close up of the rivet holes filled. Elevator rivet holes filled. Rudder rivet holes filled.

Tools

Below is the table of tools and materials used for the process. Each super-fil part had to be stirred thoroughly before adding it to the mixing cartridge.

Name	Description	Link
3 ml syringe	For filling rivet heads	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BQGVVSC
14 ga blunt needles	For precise filling of the rivet heads	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DZC225B
200 ml 2:1 mixing cartridges	For storing super-fil part A and B	https://www.perigeedirect.com/products/medmix-mixpac-sulzer-200ml-6-7oz-empty-2-1-ratio-2-part-c-system-cartridge-pistons-ac-200-02-10-01-112699
2:1 mixing nozzles	For mixing super-fil	https://www.perigeedirect.com/products/medmix-sulzer-mcq-08-24t-quadro-square-24-element-low-waste-bell-style-for-200ml-400ml-600ml-1500ml-2-part-cartridges
Mixing dispenser	For pushing through the cartridges	https://www.perigeedirect.com/products/cox-vbm-200x-mr-manual-2-part-adhesive-dispenser-for-200ml-multi-ratio-1-1-2-1-4-1-10-1-cartridge-sizes-aka-m200xmr
Super-fil	The filling compound for the rivet heads	https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/superfil.php