Fuselage Rotisserie 2 (4.0 hrs)


I accomplished two tasks today. First I completed the movable stand for the plans and drawings. I was sick of taping up the schematics everywhere and this setup lets me reference any drawing I want at any time.  

Its a basic tripod. I used a spare bit of angle and two c-clamps to hold the drawings in place. A simple hinge and a chain holds the third leg in place. Beautiful? No. Effective? Yes.   

Then it was time to set about connecting the firewall to the front engine stand. I drilled out the engine mount bolts a few sizes smaller than the eventual engine mounts will require and attached the engine mount. I carefully maneuvered and measure the fuselage position several times.     

Here is the end result. It might look trival, but I’m being super careful about this and as precise as I can be. I don’t want any damage to my precious fuselage!  


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