Thanks for the update on your cradle. I have found from experience that
ratchet straps are very helpful and repositioning the third support to 75"
would be helpful. I also found fitting casters was a great help and putting
a 1/4" radius on the edge of the 2x4" timbers made is easier to handle.
Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI
e-mail ian.iicons@ntlworld.com
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From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Subject: AD's for Pops' Knockdown Fuselage Cradle
It is most gratifying to learn that some have found my fuselage cradle
design to be useful. I would like to offer a couple of modifications that I
have found to be improvements. First, I would suggest that the third
support be at the 75" station rather than the 72" suggested in my original
write-up. This provides additional room for the extended flaps and plenty
of room for fitting flap fairings, if desired. Secondly, I have drilled 1"
diam. holes in the tops of the horns of the first and third supports, which
will accept the hooks of ratcheting straps to secure the fuselage into the
cradle so that it may be rotated 90 degrees while retaining the fuselage
securely in the cradle. These modifications will be incorporated into my
website write-up.
Pops
Still cranking away on A036
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