While it is quite true that many parts that are bowed or misshapen from the factory can be assembled with little or no adverse consequences, I would make the argument that it is best to get in the habit of reshaping all parts to their targeted design condition early in the fabrication process. Things fit better afterwards. There are PLENTY of "opportunities" to use this type of handiwork in your future, so get used to it. I think the only parts you won't have to tweak in some manner are the main wing spars and the skins!
So far, on my project, the toughest reshaping job was the small skin where the tailwheel exits the fuselage. Having already practiced the art of forcing aluminum into submission on previous parts, this tail cone was simply an annoyance rather than a show stopper.
Good luck and keep pounding!!
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Bill Pendergrass
ME/AE '82
RV-7A: Flying since April 15, 2012. 850 hrs
YIO-360-M1B, mags, CS, GRT EX and WS H1s & A/P, Navworx
Unpainted, polished....kinda'... Eyeballin' vinyl really hard.
Yeah. The boss got a Silhouette Cameo 4 Xmas 2019.
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