Apr 25, 2019
Had to make a press block and flat pattern to make the main bulkhead in the rudder fairing. Everything is made off the blueprint, and machined by hand.
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Had to make a press block and flat pattern to make the main bulkhead in the rudder fairing. Everything is made off the blueprint, and machined by hand.
First sub assembly if the next tailcone is fit and drilled. Ready for heat treating and spot welding! 100% scratch built. #handmade #metalshaping #sheetmetalfabrication #planishinghammer #pullmax #presswork #avationsheetmetal #f4ucorsair #warbird #hydraulicpress #guerin process #clecos #2024 #blueprints
Had an order for a left side C model Mustang wing tip. Got it shaped and tacked up this past weekend. #handmade #metalshaping #sheetmetalfabrication #planishinghammer #pullmax #nibblermedium #p51mustang #mustang #warbird #eaa #avationsheetmetal #aluminum #airplane #wingtip
Just finishing up making a buck for a little 56 gallon drop tank carried by a Grumman Wildcat and Hellcat. #handmade #metalshaping #sheetmetalfabrication #woodenbuck #woodworking #planishinghammer #pullmax #nibblermedium #powerhammer #quickwork #warbird #f4fwildcat #grumman #airplane #avationsheetmetal
Underside view of the wingtip and gas weld. #handmade #metalshaping #sheetmetalfabrication #planishinghammer #pullmax #nibblermedium #powerhammer #quickwork #gaswelding #aluminum #p51 #p51mustang #mustang #warbird #wingtip #airplane #avationsheetmetal #5052