Original Posted By: "bcolleran"
I've hand propped mind. It's a real pain but it can be done. Great workout.Kevin PurteeNX899KPRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: gluing the fuselage
Pietenpol-List: gluing the fuselage
RE: Pietenpol-List: gluing the fuselage
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Like the others said, glue on all the gussets you can while it is in thejig. You can leave off the side plywood until you finish the inside work.It will stay together just fine. Mine was without the side plywood foryears. In this picture you can see I have the seats installed and still noside plywood.http://westcoastpiet.com/images/Chris%2 ... _3.jpgLook at the pictures in the first three rows and you will see my fuselageunder constructionhttp://westcoastpiet.com/chris_tracy.htmAlso, consider not attaching the firewall plywood until your done with theengine. Mine is just tacked on to help hold the fuselages shape.ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com-----Original Message-----
Like the others said, glue on all the gussets you can while it is in thejig. You can leave off the side plywood until you finish the inside work.It will stay together just fine. Mine was without the side plywood foryears. In this picture you can see I have the seats installed and still noside plywood.http://westcoastpiet.com/images/Chris%2 ... _3.jpgLook at the pictures in the first three rows and you will see my fuselageunder constructionhttp://westcoastpiet.com/chris_tracy.htmAlso, consider not attaching the firewall plywood until your done with theengine. Mine is just tacked on to help hold the fuselages shape.ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: gluing the fuselage
Original Posted By: "schuerrman"
Congratulations Dan.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: gluing the fuselage
Congratulations Dan.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: gluing the fuselage
Pietenpol-List: Re: gluing the fuselage
Original Posted By: "schuerrman"
I built the left side with all the small gussets, then built the right side andinstalled the side while in the jig. Then you can clean the table and put thetwo sides together. I have the fuse together and I'm installing the seats,all with one side of the big ply off. I can't imagine trying to get numbers andmake the seat stuff fit if both sides were on. Also, it's easy to clamp theside on while flat on table.I have lots of those large black paper clips and they're awesome for putting onthose little 1/4 by 1/8 fillers.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: gluing the fuselage
I built the left side with all the small gussets, then built the right side andinstalled the side while in the jig. Then you can clean the table and put thetwo sides together. I have the fuse together and I'm installing the seats,all with one side of the big ply off. I can't imagine trying to get numbers andmake the seat stuff fit if both sides were on. Also, it's easy to clamp theside on while flat on table.I have lots of those large black paper clips and they're awesome for putting onthose little 1/4 by 1/8 fillers.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: gluing the fuselage