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. 306 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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290 viewsMay 01, 2011
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Some of the cross pieces I pre cut and fish-mouthed... ready for final trimming & fit288 viewsMay 01, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top303 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top291 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Test fitting cross members for fuselage top313 viewsApr 24, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding316 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding351 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding396 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding399 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding354 viewsMar 03, 2011
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Checking Fit on Right Side prior to tack welding376 viewsMar 03, 2011
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