In the Pietenpol Manual published by Don Pietenpol there is a section onbuilding the Sky Scout. Bernard recommended laying out each side in thejig, then gluing gussets on that side. Then glue the plywood sides. Wheneach side is done, take the two sides and clamp them together and saw thelongerons to eactly the same length. Then take a tri-square and mark offstrut stations and a few extra marks to measure alignment accuracy. Nextbuild and install the front bulkhead and front seat back, being very precisein the installation. Then install the floor. When that is all done, pullthe tail pieces together and mitre them together. I followed these steps,and it worked great.By the way, this manual was very helpful and interesting. Lots of good tipsand history. Well worth the money. It was serial numbered and signed byDon Pietenpol, and included a color picture of Bernard Pietenpol. I believeit is available on the pietenpol family website. It will make a goodcollector's item when I have finished the plane.Al SwansonFuselage done, ribs done, working on the metal parts.>Richard, Build man build.... We can wait for the good work you do on the>website for later. I build my sides with the sheeting before bringing the>two together. I have heard however that others have sheeted after. Even>one I know of sheeted one side only, installed his controls, seatbelts, and>other stuff before closing the other side. Doesn't seem to matter.>>Steve E.>>-----Original Message----->Richard DeCosta>Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 5:14 AM>To: Pietenpol Discussion>Subject: fuselage construction>>>I have cut nearly all the side pieces for my fuselage and am nearly>ready to start gluing. One question I had is: At what point do you>attatch the large plywood sides that cover the front part? Do you>leave it with no gussets while you construct the fuselage box, or do>it while its in the jig (one side anyway)?>>Thanks gang!>Richard>>BTW, I am consructing a new FAQ (frequently asked questions) from all>the answers to the questions that fly around this group everytime>someone like me has a newbie question. Look for it on my site in a>month or two. Would be sooner, but I'm having too much fun building to>worry about the website right now...
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