The Noon Patrol Builders Report


November 1999 -- Construction begins.

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Checking out the Nieuport 11 plans.
Starting to build a rudder jig.
Pouring lead shot into the tubing prior to bending.
Bending the tubing for the rudder.
The outer tube in place in the rudder jig.
Preparing the vertical post for the rudder.
Fitting the post into the rudder jig.
Our first rudder ready to be riveted.
The duct tape is temporary - really!
Starting the horizontal stab jig.
14 horizontal stabs stored and waiting for the next step.
Elevator jig under construction.
Rudder and Elevator horns ready and waiting.
The tube notcher under development.


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