I'll be finishing up the major parts then dragging the plane back from the West coast to the East coast in a couple months. I would like some ideas, inputs, pictures, etc. Not only to help me but to help others too for when they find that gem project.
I have a 13'X 7 flat bed trailer, it's almost too small, but I managed to be able to get the fueselage(bare) on and the two wings bare in a wing holder on one side. I wasn't too critical with the wings as I was going to replace some ribs and all the leading edges anyways. Let's see if I can post a pic.image.jpg
So, up to now I have the fuselage 90% done, on gear, through paint, and I'll have the wings primed and painted soon after Christmas.image.jpg
I have some thoughts on how to put the complete fuselage on the the same trailer, I'll weld up an extension on the rear part of the trailer for the main wheels, then make a post on the front of the trailer hitch to bolt the tailwheel Spring to, tailwheel off.
Question on on the wings, I'll have enough space on either side of the fuselage to stand a wing on its side, I'm thinking of welding up a mount at the front to bolt up at the wing butt, then weld up another for the strut bracket. So basically the wings will be nose down and trailing edge up bottom outward along both sides of the trailer. Is this a good idea?
I thought about laying the wings flat on the trailer under the fuselage, there's enough room, but I can't think of any ways to lay the other wing on top without damage from bumps and a 2600 mile trip.
If anyone's got some ideas, pictures, or experience To add to this post that would be great! To help others too!