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Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2002 7:36 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Larry Neal
Today I built a table to begin construction of my fuselage sides!Hoping to start them sometime next week after I finish the left elevatorhalf.Built the table from 3/4" MDF. Used 2 4x8 sheets ripped down to 30" andplaced them end to end. 16ft. long. Built a simple frame from 2x4'sunderneath to support it and stuck it on 3 adjustable sawhorses.I can't wait to begin the fuse! The part I've been waiting for for months.I'm stretching my GN-1 3" in length and 2" in width (to 24"). I'm 6'4" and195 and need the room. Hopefully all goes well.Is there any advice on building the fuse sides?? Any tips I should be awareof before I begin?DJ VeghMesa, AZGN-1 Builderwww.raptoronline.comN74DV________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 07:44:39 -0600
Re: Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2002 8:15 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Larry Neal"
I put the flooring in and left the side plywood open until all the insidework was done. All those gussetts on the inside hold it together reallywell. I had no problem putting the sides on after the fuse was assembled.Bert----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2002 11:33 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Gary McNeel, Jr."
RE: Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 12:02 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
yup... I have an 8 yr old son. Tyler. Likes to help, but after about 10minutes of helping he gets bored and figures it's best to go rollerbladingor play kickball. Guess he's too young now... problem is at about 14 or15 he'll be chasin' girls. There must be that "sweet spot" between 10-14when boys are actually interested in projects like these... By thattime I figure I'll be on my second Piet.. :-)DJ VeghMesa, AZGN-1 Builderwww.raptoronline.comN74DV-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 12:33 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: "DJ Vegh"
DJ are you planning on building two? mark----- Original Message -----
> > Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 2:15 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Gary McNeel, Jr."
> Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 10:00 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: Larry Neal
Re: Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 7:17 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Jeffrey Wilcox"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction beginsIf I were starting over I would try to put that extra 2 inches between the rear cockpit seatback and the instrumental panel. Mine is too close to my face to feel comfortable. Just a sugestion. If you can sit in one I think you would see what I mean.Wizzard 187 in warming up Iowa________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: fuselage construction begins
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2002 9:37 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By:
I had that same thought. I feel like I am way to close to the panel. Myfuselage is complete and covered and I am planning on building a longfuselage at Sun N Fun. I would welcome any help. I am pre cutting the woodand starting the steel fittings. I will bring the jig along. Just a hint,this will be a somewhat unique fuselage. We will be working in the WoodForum Tent daily.Dick Navratil----- Original Message -----