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From: "RK Hallett III" <n100rh@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Europa-List: hanging fuselage from wood frame
| Simple question, what size of bolts/other did you all use to fix the
| fuse to the support frame. I've been using straps up to this point, but
| want to firm things up before doing the wing to fuselage "thing".
| Did you just drill a hole and hang it or what?| Thanks in advance.| Ralph
MG in Reno, NV
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| Simple question, what size of
| bolts/other did you
| all use to fix the fuse to the support frame. I've been using
| straps up to
| this point, but want to firm things up before doing the wing to fuselage
|
| "thing".
| Did you just drill a hole and hang it
| or
| what?
| Thanks in advance.
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| Ralph
| MG in Reno,
| NV
Ralph,
I built a frame from original drawing, but found dimensions
wrong because my Classic Fuze had an :XS" cockpit stuck in it - but presume
you are all 'aligned' as to model.
According to previous archive and my experience the minimum bolt
size must be 3/8" or greater because the weight drags the holes and tears
develop in skin, particularly at back. Either plaster 1/4" or better plywood
or similar backing onto the interior wall or use increased size tubing to
support the raw holes to prevent ripping. Suggest check through archives if
not already done. I did three things - [1] epoxied support plates into
interior walls per above, [2]drilled corners to take heavy castors, and [3]
drilled and tapped for 1/2"x13tpi threaded rod plus hardware so I could
screw rod down to floor, lifting castors, and so firm up a horizontal frame
for rigging various parts which demand alignment (rear pitch axle, wing
mounts etc).
Good luck
Ferg
Europa A064
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