Anthony Crawford
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To establish a relative datum line on each side of the fuselage to ensure that the position of the gun ports were around the same place on each side, I used my lazer level. I placed the entire fuselage into my jig and then used the vertical joint on F5 and the leading edge of the fin to ensure a vertical line. On reflection it's a shame I did not have this device earlier in the build as it would have been very useful to set the angle of the fin. I have also added the wing tips and started the filling process using Balsa Lite prior to the task of applying the fibre glass.
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Progress report: Cockpit floor now fitted with the L/H and R/H consoles in place thanks to Martyn K for providing them. Side consoles not yet finished. Need to make throttle handle and associated dials and what not etc. The cockpit floor now also acts as a platform for the installation of the 2 servos that will operate the rudder and All Moving Tailplane (AMT). Trial fit of the ejection seat thanks to Andy Meade for providing the seat. Had to cut off my pilots legs to make him fit. Have now glued in place the fin assembly making sure the fin angle was correct as to the plan. Have ensured correct freedom of movement of AMT bellcrank. Will now finish off the planking and then look at the gun fit followed by sanding, filling and more rubbing down before the fibre glassing phase. I know its slow progress but every step for me is a learning experience. Promise that I will be quicker for the next MB event.