Doug Mowry's Hatz Classic s/n 93

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I'm using bungee cords as a temporary method for holding things together. 298 viewsThe bungees allow me to gently pull the sides apart to add/remove a piece to check the fit without having all the other pieces fall out of position. Once I'm ready to tack weld, I'll replace the bungees with something more rigid.May 01, 2011
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280 viewsMay 01, 2011
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Some of the cross pieces I pre cut and fish-mouthed... ready for final trimming & fit280 viewsMay 01, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top294 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top284 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top305 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding307 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding339 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding387 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding391 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding342 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding369 viewsMar 03, 2011
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