F17 Fuselage Firewall and Misc Detail.
F17-12 Aft Clip.
I cut this from some Z04-03 Channel material. I used the band saw and scotch brite wheel to get the correct size and shape. I used the drill press to drill the pilot holes.
F17-11 Gusset.
Again I cut this from some Z04-03 Channel stock. I used some tracing paper to get a pattern. I then used the band saw and scotch brite wheel to get the correct size and shape. I drilled the pilot holes using the drill press.
F17-10 Upper Clip.
Again the Z04-03 Channel stock was the correct material to cut this part from. I used the band saw and scotch brite wheel to get the correct size and shape. I again used the drill press for the pilot holes.
F17-09 Floor Stiffiner.
I cut his to the proper length from .75" square stock using the hack saw. I cleaned up the ends using a file and the scotch brite wheel.
F17-08 Firewall Stiffiner.
Again I used the hack saw to cut the .75" square stock to the proper length.
F17-07 Doubler is a kit supplied part.
F17-06 Filler Box End.
The cut out shape is provided in the cut. However it is provided as a flat part without the required bends. I used the hand seamer to make the required bends.
F17-05 Filler Box Skin.
Again this part is provided as a flat cutout without the required bends. I clamped the part into the bending brake to hold it I then used a wood block and hammer to make the required bends. I still ned to up drill the hole for the Southco Fastner.


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