Fuselage side under construction. I
used a full size Autocad drawing layout
to make the sides. The primary glue I
used throughout the project was West
Systems epoxy which was available at
the local Boater's world.
used a full size Autocad drawing layout
to make the sides. The primary glue I
used throughout the project was West
Systems epoxy which was available at
the local Boater's world.
Fuselage side with the plywood stapled
to the spruce.
to the spruce.
Belly crossmembers being
glued to put the sides
together. I only glued 2 or 3
of the crossmembers at a
time in order to ensure I
keep everything straight.
glued to put the sides
together. I only glued 2 or 3
of the crossmembers at a
time in order to ensure I
keep everything straight.
Fuselage with top
side crossmembers
and rudder vertical
spar installed.
side crossmembers
and rudder vertical
spar installed.
Cockpit area with foam
being installed between
the floor crossmembers.
being installed between
the floor crossmembers.
Forward shot of fuselage
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