There are no inspection holes on the Stinson from the factory.  I added five to the fuselage to provide access for later inspections. 

How do you make covers for the inspection rings?

Glue a piece of fabric to a frame. Shrink the fabric with 250 degree heat. Draw 6 1/2″ circles on the fabric, cut out the holes, then attach them over the inspection rings. This happens after the Poly brush goes on. The photos are in reverse order. 

Final heat applied. 350 degree calibrated temp iron. Next are the inspection rings, Poly brush, and trim tapes. 

I had some great help from Anna Marie who was home for a weekend visit. 

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The book says do the 350 degree tightening twice so you don’t miss any fabric. So the first one is done. Will do the second pass tomorrow. 

Getting closer. Looks like an airplane. Doing  detail work on the fabric. First heat application is about done. 

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Fabric covering is going on the fuselage.

Rolling out the fabric to cut

Marie holding the roll of fabric before it goes on

The bottom piece of fabric going on.

Bottom fabric on

Left side fabric going on

Left side fabric after applying the first heat setting.