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Ribs and Frame |
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After leveling the fixture, the ribs are located in their proper position and held in place with scrap peices of 2" X 4" screwed to the fixture on both sides of the ribs. |
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One of the first steps in assembling the frame is to fabricate a fixture. The fixture will secure the ribs and keep them level during construction. |
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This view is aft of the craft looking fwd. |
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View of the stringer installation. |
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The stringers at the nose were pulled together with bungee cords, then screwed to a wooden block. |
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This is a inside view of the cockpit looking fwd. |
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Installing the extra support stringers for the lift engine. |
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Installing the extra support stringers for the lift engine. |
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Left view of the frame. |
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Right view of the frame. |
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Aft view of the frame. This is were the thrust engine framework will be installed. |
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A over head view of fib #1. The lift duct will be located directly behind the rib. |
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The frame work is pretty much complete. Sanding and shaping will be required to install the skins. |
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