They are all pre-drilled and screws are partially threaded, this to avoid block lifting while i'm installing.
I bought some shims to keep tubes at correct height.
July 14, 2014
Fusolage jigs ready
Spending some time on building fusolage jigs.
I made about fifty blocks of white pine to accomodate tubes in place during first stage building of top and bottom ladder. Measures are 70mm long, 35mm wide, 20mm high.
They are all pre-drilled and screws are partially threaded, this to avoid block lifting while i'm installing.
I bought some shims to keep tubes at correct height.
Small soldiers!... ready to keep in place top ladder when will be installed on top jigs.
top ladder test fitting!
jig supporting tube at station 3/8 (Bottom ladder)
Cross tube support (Bottom Ladder)
Tail post jig
They are all pre-drilled and screws are partially threaded, this to avoid block lifting while i'm installing.
I bought some shims to keep tubes at correct height.
