Finally, some progress so an update is in order.
First a couple of extra details added,here's the radiator cooling shutter control and lever under the upper wing....
..... and the carb control rod and levers:
Next the cabanes were mounted using a simple template for alignment and spacing:
The upper wing went on without problems using five minute epoxy to allow for final adjustments , the "V" Struts added and, once the epoxy was fully cured the model went on to the indispensible "Third Hand" for rigging.
With the exception of the upper and lower wing Drag wires the rigging lines were all completed, the former will be done after final assembly to avoid damaging and having to redo them.
Last added were the rear Flight Control Lines:
The rigging went quite well with only one minor problem, a line and eyelet popping out late in the sequence. After a thrilling hour of drill twisting between the wings with large fumbly fingers all was well again. Next comes assembly and installation of the wheel assembly.
Bench time is very rare these past several weeks as my newly acquired German Shepherd pup has arrived, moved in and taken over the household. He allows about 6-7 minutes daily when I can do as I wish, the rest of the time is keeping up to his antics as he grows into his ears and legs!
"Max" has already adjusted to his spot in the model room den, here he's doing a little last minute research for me.
I should be able to get a little more time at the bench when he grows up in 5 or 6 years ........
Cheers,
Lance
