Well I'm finally getting it jigged up for assembly. The jig has had several RV-8's built on it already so I know it's right because I've flown in one of them. This sure is a lot more involved than any of the previous parts were to assemble.

	Being very careful to get the centerline perpendicular to the firewall rather than worrying about having it centered on the jig all the way to the back. I used a T-Square clamped to the firewall and a string lined up with it to the rear of the jig. That put the centerline as straight as I can get it.
	A shot from the rear looking forward. All the bulkheads have a string hanging to make sure they are set perfectly straight up and centered on the centerline
	And a shot looking toward the rear. Space is a little tight so I'm going to have to move some of the models out! Anybody want to buy a few??
	Another shot from the very back looking forward.
	Well it's starting to take a little shape now...................lot's of moving around and trying to be sure it was all in the right place before drilling!
	From the outside looking in
	And just looking at the outside!!
	Now it's really beginning to look like the shape of an airplane
	Finally got the floor ribs in their place rather than standing up beside the wall!!
	Skins are finally getting permanently attached. After months of not being able to work on it for various reason, it's coming together quickly now.
	All the skins are on from the cockpit area to the tail.
	A view from the outside look'in in. Boy does it get cramped in there bucking rivets.
	Looking down the side.
	Side of front almost ready for skinning. Currently working on those dreaded gearboxes.
	The shopkeeper/inspector looking things over. She knows all there is about flying so I really need her approval on things!!

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