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Construction:
  base is 3/4" plywood, ribs are 1/2" plywood.
  Base has solid subframe for torsional stiffness.
  Skin is hardboard.
  Canopy is acrylic sheet.
  Built in sections for ease of transportation: nose, centre (base), left & right sides, canopies and panelwork behind main canopy.

1. Early front quarter view showing rib construction.	2. Same view from other side.
3. Rear quarter view showing temporary brace across rear and location of instrument panel monitor.	4. Cockpit view. Shows centre pedestal frame and instrument panel monitor.
5. Front quarter view showing main canopy frame.	6. Rear view, showing body behind main canopy. First skin section applied.
7. Front quarter view with canopy.	8. With skin applied to nose section.
9. Birds Eye View of Controls (no rudder yet).	10. General Shot of Seat.
11. An 'over the shoulder' view of the instrument panel.	12. Final dry fit before the paint goes on.
13. With canopy open...	14. New access door added.
15. Birds Eye View of Controls (still no rudder pedals).	16. Awaiting switch panels.
17. The wiring begins...	18. Switch Panels in Place. (see here for build details).
19. View through door showing instrument panel.	20. I spy Paint - Nearly Finished?
21. Shown 'exploded' after delivery to the Flight Lab.	22. Re-assembly in its final resting place.
23. Complete - with Control and Slave Stations.	24. Even X-Panel works! Job Done.