16
Frame
into the locating holes on the
Seat Cushion
. Test fit and adjust as needed the
Seat Base
Frame
to fit onto the
Fuselage Stringers
setting centered and square to the
Fuselage Frame
in the
cockpit. File with a round needle file the contact surfaces for a strong joint.
When satisfied with the
Seat
test fit bend and form the
Seat Back
into a half round shape to fit the
Seat
Frame
, bending over a round mandrel such as a tool handle will help. Ideally, the aluminum surface
should contact the
Seat Frame
surfaces completely. Then bend the tabs 90 degrees and score with
hobby knife cuts the tabs for a stronger grip when glued. Glue the
Seat Back
to the
Seat Frame
and
clamp to hold in place until glue sets. If necessary add glue along the top edge joint. Set the seat aside
for now and allow the glue to completely set.
Remove the plywood laser cut
Floorboard
and sand all the edges to reduce the char. The
Floorboard
has panel lines etched into the upper surface; these lines represent two
Viewing Panels
that the pilot
could open using the leather straps to be able to see below the plane. This was an advantage for pilots
flying at altitude to see what was happening below since the wings blocked most of the downward view.
Just the upper surface
Hinges
are supplied with the kit.
