Greg=2C
I think I used clecoes to position the top=2C and then I had a load of smal
l screws and I put them wherever I could see a gap. After about 5 hours of
redux cure I undid the screws about 1/4 turn to make them easy to remove ne
xt day.
Karl
From: gregoryf.flyboy@comcast.net
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Fitting of main landing gear on XS-Tri
Date: Wed=2C 25 May 2011 16:09:30 -0700
--->"Only the wings
should be fitted AFTER the top is on."
I too=2C am trying to do everything with the top off=2C to
not have to crawl back into the dungeon of doom. One more climb will be nee
ded
probably=2C to set the final position of the mass balance 'H' tower in the
back=2C
even with its false fuselage hat. It conforms to the fuse=2C but does not s
eem to
adequately position itself with the top mounted
down.
I am hoping that having clecoes every 3-4 inches on the
main fuselage=2C and every 2-3 inches (more where needed=2C in both cases)
in the
tail area=2C and the top in its final pre-glue resting state including any
spacers=2C will be an adequate replacement for a glued-in fuse...to allow w
ing
lift and flap pin plus actuator installation=2C and not have them move
later. Seem ok? Anyone do this...or just thoughts?
Allan=2C
I agree with all the other builders. I did practically everything before
putting the top on. Even painted the bottom=2C because that is easy in the
inverted position. I had no need to crawl into the tail after the top was b
onded
on. When you put in all the wall and head lining=2C leave extra material al
ong the
edges so you can trim that off afterwards. Only the wings should be fitted
AFTER
the top is on.
Karl
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