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**YankeeBoy** · 02-22-2012, 07:49 PM

OK here we go. Most of the fuselage frame pieces.

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I started with the cockpit floor and walls...

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Followed by the instrument panel support and forward bulkhead.

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The instrument panel (front and back) and also the rudder pedals have been attached to the frame. The middle size instrument cans are plastic rod, the large and small are capped tubes as designed.

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The next two shots show the stick, seat and seat belt installation.

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Bulkheads A11 and A10 were installed under the cockpit to provide more support. From this point on the wing spars will be in constant danger of bumping and snagging on things. BE CAREFUL! This photo shows also the starboard cockpit wall installed.

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And finally, the port wall (with all its fiddly bits) is installed and the cockpit is done for now.

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Next installment will be the completion of the fuselage frame.