flyenforfun
Well Known Member
I have come across an issue when fitting the F-803 instrument panel sub-assembly into the fuselage. I have a gap between the 803 and the F-821 top skin where the panel intersects the F-887 longerons. Also, below the longeron on the left side, the panel interferes with the side fuselage skin. I am trying to figure out what is causing this problem. Are the sides of the fuselage spread too far apart? If I try to pull the fuselage together, the interference on the left causes the panel to bow. Should I shim these gaps or should i try to trim the panel and pull the fuselage together? Is there a problem/solution that I am not thinking of? Has anyone else had this issue? If I try to rivet as is, the 821 skin will dent a good amount in these areas. Pictures of my problem are attached. Thanks for the advice, I'm stuck.
![Leftside.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi759.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx240%2Fhotcarl_01%2FLeftside.jpg&hash=9467710c90aa3df2e7c384b2e7d3c075)
![rightside.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi759.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx240%2Fhotcarl_01%2Frightside.jpg&hash=b1a6806c6da8fd5d913b46fa966e26a1)
![inter.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi759.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx240%2Fhotcarl_01%2Finter.jpg&hash=343ae5ff52f8a50f82e60608b51cca15)