Assembly of LH to RH Fwd Canopy Frames went well per Steps 6-9, Sect 38-09. Not necessary to do any fluting adjustments since fit was excellent. (note: in pictures, there are black lines along some flanges that are "sharpie" marks used to identify area to dimple on Skin - they are not shadows from poor fitting flanges). Spent extra time leveling table both directions (used digital level accurate to 0.1 deg) and confirming flat. Then added two 2x4s (also confirmed straight !) so I could cleco 2 Fixture channels onto bottom of Frame Assembly. Also works in next stage when I invert Canopy Frame. Completed Steps 1-2, Sect 38-10 deburring and dimpling Close Out panel.
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| adding Fixture channels |
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| Skin fit really well |
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| View "under the hood". Prime later... |
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| Other direction "under the hood" |
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| close out panel. gently curved now to match |