Doug Mowry's Hatz Classic s/n 93

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Bend at Station 84.00272 views
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Modified firewall layout tacked272 views
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Ready to tack271 views
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Mock up for the modified firewall layout270 viewsI used the Waco UPF-7 layout as a model for my changes.
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Checking fit & position of one of the tubes for the fuse bottom268 viewsWhen I laid out the fuselage lines on the table I included the lines for the bottom members that would be in space above the table. These I marked in red ink. I marked the center line (CL) of the tube and also the forward edge of the tube.
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Putting a center line on tubing to maintain the alignment of the fish mouths at either end268 views
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Making the template268 viewsI took one of the pieces and wrapped a piece of paper around it, rubbed it with a pencil to get the shape of the cut and then cut it out of the template.
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I taped a string across the fuselage to make sure they fit correctly at the correct height.268 views
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Sample cut & fit267 viewsI cut a couple scrap pieces on my band saw to see how they'd fit
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