When I got to this step I decided to assemble the wings & tail on the fuselage in the backyard. The garage was not big enough.
I'm sure the neighbors thought I was nuts with this thing behind my house.
We decided to have an airplane party & invite folks over to look at the assembled project in the backyard.
It was fun (kinda bizarre) - about 50 people came through that afternoon for burgers & beer and to behold this spectacle.
If nothing else, it confirmed everything would fit up good at the airport.
But, in retrospect, it probably was not necessary.
But it was fun
Dave
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