Algebra Build 7 - finishing the fuse and test-rig...

So, having built the fuselage it's time to start fitting the wings.

When I built the fuse sides,  part of the process was to drill small, 1/16", pilot holes for the wing joiner dowels. These dowels are very thick piano wire, bent to the required dihedral angle (seen here already installed in the covered fuse)

Once the fuse has been assembled, these holes must be opened out to accept the dowels. I first drilled out to a slightly smaller diameter than the dowels, then used a small file to gradually adjust them to suit.

Inevitably, there were some inaccuracies and the incidence of the two wings did not quite match up. So I marked the required adjustments and filed accordingly

Eventually I was satisfied and of course I absolutely _had_ to do a test rig...

Cor... big innit!?

So, the main parts of the aircraft are finished, and the test rig has gone well - now for covering. More soon :-)