On May 25, 2011, at 9:33 AM, Allan Skanderup Nielsen wrote:
> My question is: Is it allright to fit the main landing gear before
> the top moulding?
Allan,
Notwithstanding the sequence outlined in the Europa manual, I've done
exactly what you're considering.
I did so however only after making a substantial "cradle" frame in
which the lower half of the fuselage sits in a manner which ensures
that the moulding is fully supported to maintain its shape. I also
used clecos at 12" o.c. in order to be able to temporarily secure the
upper fuselage to the lower half. In the process of doing this, I
worked hard to ensure the fuselage was level and true by using my
digital level and string lines fore and aft.
I don't regret a bit my decision to defer bonding the upper and lower
fuselage mouldings together until the last possible moment.
Happy building,
Fred
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