27/05/2008 - Lots of different jobs to be done today!

Time to put the leading edge and fuel tank back on to check alignment now the drilling is done.  The fuel tank skin could then be match drilled to the ribs, and #19 drill used to open up the holes for the joint plate.  The fuel tank attaches with #8 screws here.  Very pleased with the fit; and so with a sigh it all comes back off again !!!!!!

The baffle plate could then be match drilled to the ribs (the ones I could not get to when installed) and the screw holes along the aft edge of the skin were opened up to #19 with a block of wood to give support.  Stiffeners came next (had plenty of practise with these on the tail) and Bernard and I soon cracked into the old routine !  Last picture shows them attached in the right places.

I was dreading the next bit, take a large chunk of aluminium angle and change it into a fuel tank attach bracket.  Well I made a start using the bench saw (glad I have this) as it helps to get the rough shape quickly, and then its a matter of filing ... filing and more filing.