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BE2f Reproduction
Even original style markings are used Linen cord wrapping reinforces the joint between leading edge and wingtip bow Leading edge and false rib detail Completed BE2e upper wing Completed BE2e upper wing panel BE2e aileron under construction Completed BE2e outer aileron Completed aileron, note laminated spar which is routed internaly to reduce weight Wing walk area of lower wing Joint between ash front longerons and the soon to be attached rear longerons Close up of fuselage fitting, note original style part number and inspection stamp First upright fuselage member installed Lower forward fuselage fitting Main flying wire attach fitting Steel fuselage uprights that support elevator control yokes Intermediate fuselage detail Intermediate fuselage detail Intermediate fuselage detail Main fuel tank installation Intermediate fuselage detail TVAL built main fuel tank in place Main fuel tank and upper longerons installed Fusleages are assembled on a fixture to aid in aligment and rigging Nearly complete forward fusleage section Forward fusleage section with engine mount tubes in place Control stick and elevator trim mechanism BE2c fuselage with main landing gear being installed Stabilizer attch detail note fabric to simulate covered parts Dion Hunter tests the new floorboards Original style cockpit combing installed Dion is practicing to become an observer Detail of cockpit combing Lower wings being fit to fuselage BE2c fuselage and BE2e wings constitute a BE2f Landing gear and flying wire attach fitting Forward stabilizer attach Cast bronze elevator control horn All major components must be assembled to check fits and clearances prior to covering All major components in place to check rigging The BE2f is large from any angle Levelling the airplane to prepare to check rigging
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