Fuselage jig

[rwarre]

Starting the fuselage on the Rv6a and would to see a picture of the jig and how the bulkheads are placed. Please pm me or post pictures if you have some you could share.

 

[PaulvS]

Here are a couple of pictures that give an overall idea. Sorry I don't have anything more detailed. I pretty much followed the plan and dimensions and it worked out.

 

[SeanB]

This was what I built for my -7. Helps to keep in low to the floor so you can reach into the plane easier.

http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=sblair&project=2420&category=0&log=199645&row=148

 

[nohoflyer]

Im building a 7A. But same difference. I had multiple “jigs” during different phases. Some of these jigs were a bit dubious but did the trick. Once the side skins go on it’s so much sturdier and you will have a much easier time.

 

[alpinelakespilot2000]

Starting the fuselage on the Rv6a and would to see a picture of the jig and how the bulkheads are placed. Please pm me or post pictures if you have some you could share.

I think some of the replies above from those who built 7s may not realize that some RV 6 and earlier models that were not entirely pre punched require an actual jig, not just a build surface. Just follow the plans for the jig as the first response above suggested and you’ll be good.
Good luck.

 

[J Crate]

Here are a couple from my build years ago. Sorry the photos are so crappy, but it should give you an idea of the fun that awaits.

Cheers,
John C
RV6A

 

[D Weisgerber]

This is what I did.