Forward bottom skins dimpled.
Forward bottom skins dimpled.
Floor stiffeners and antenna doublers riveted to forward bottom skins.
Muffler ramp components primed.
Muffler ramp components awaiting final assembly.
Fuselage, firewall, skins progress
Author: Corsair
Fuselage, firewall assembly
Firewall top dimpled.
Test fit of remaining firewall angles and gussets.
Remaining firewall angles and gussets being primed.
Firewall test assembly.
Firewall test assembly.
Fuselage, firewall underway
Firewall sides dimpled.
Firewall angle and gusset layout.
Firewall angle and gusset priming.
Firewall angle and gussets riveted.
Firewall angle and gussets riveted.
Fuselage, skins assembly
Fuselage seat and baggage rib assembly complete.
Fuselage seat and baggage rib assembly complete.
Firewall angles and tunnel sides underway.
Nose gear bracket (left) riveted in place.
Nose gear bracket (right) riveted in place.
Firewall sides deburred (still have to be really careful; stainless edges are SHARP!!) and ready for dimpling.
