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. 296 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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277 viewsMay 01, 2011
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Some of the cross pieces I pre cut and fish-mouthed... ready for final trimming & fit275 viewsMay 01, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top289 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top279 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top299 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding302 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding333 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding378 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding382 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding334 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding363 viewsMar 03, 2011
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