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[kevinl4000]

See where it says match drill #30 (two places)? I suggest just doing one of those (the one on the right), then match drill the other 15 when it's on the bulkhead assembly. Cleco as you go and make sure the threaded end of the skid plate is centered between the two flanges on the bulkhead. Click here to see my blog post on the topic. Oh, and don't try to use a cheap tap handle when tapping that 3/8" hole. Good luck.

[txaviator]

The 3-D views will get even more 'tricky' when you get to the seat backs (in the fuselage kit). You REALLY have to study the drawings on those, and even still, another glance at the plans can show them multiple ways- as far as what your mind initially thinks you are seeing.

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by kevinl4000

See where it says match drill #30 (two places)? I suggest just doing one of those (the one on the right), then match drill the other 15 when it's on the bulkhead assembly. Cleco as you go and make sure the threaded end of the skid plate is centered between the two flanges on the bulkhead. Click here to see my blog post on the topic. Oh, and don't try to use a cheap tap handle when tapping that 3/8" hole. Good luck.

Thanks for the tip Kevin and your build log is now on my list of logs that use when building.

Peter

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by txaviator

The 3-D views will get even more 'tricky' when you get to the seat backs (in the fuselage kit). You REALLY have to study the drawings on those, and even still, another glance at the plans can show them multiple ways- as far as what your mind initially thinks you are seeing.

I know I have had it before where my eyes were just not able to see it from the right perspective.

Peter

[DonFromTX]

There are a half dozen of those scattered thru the pages. Some are such optical illusions that even when you finally know what it is supposed to be, it still looks screwy.