Jeff Hi!
If I recall correctly there was some sort of very feint trim line
around top and bottom fuselage sections.
Things I remember thinking 'damn' or some other words! regarded
ensuring a good fit in all areas especially around tail section and
ensuring any 'lumps' or 'bumps' on the inside of the mouldings were
removed. Also with the XS keeping the Fin vertical!
The other consideration is regarding what you have already completed
prior to 'sticking' the lid on.
With care it's advisory to get most wing attachment and U/C jobs done,
also wiring and Tailplane 'top hat'. Aerial wiring could be done and
any thing that will make you cuss once the lid is on. Rear baggage
bulkhead should be in place too.
We used large plastic tape covered washers and self tapping screws to
pull halves of fuselage together, filling the holes later and clecos
where last minute gaps were seen. We also applied 'goo' to bottom
Fuselage and the carefully stretched out top fuselage as we lowered it
down.
It's not a bad job. Definitely needs at least 2 people.
Best of luck
Kind Regards
Gerry
Gerry Holland
mailto://gnholland@onetel.com
+44 7808 402404
Europa XS 384
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The greatest enjoyment from existence is living dangerously....
Friedrich Nietzsche
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