Window frame to door alignment.

[TroyBranch]

How well does your window align with your door? Mine looks pretty bad. The left side is perfect though.



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[ceslaw]

Are you referring to the window frame?

If so, try adding adding a spacer from thin aluminum where it attaches, either front or rear, between the hinge and frame. I used a 1/16 or so plate about half inch wide, holes drilled to fit. It then lined up perfectly.

when I get to my computer I can post more specifics.

chuck

[TroyBranch]

Yes window frame to top of door.

I have seen pictures where washers are placed between the header and the fuse. If I only do them on one end I wonder how well it will line up with the wing? I am different by over 1/4"


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[ceslaw]

Troy

A couple of thoughts

First, I would focus more on the aft end of the window frame being parallel to the forward frame of the rear windwow. That will be visible through the plastic window.

Second, a small spacer will produce a greater change in alignment, so try a eighth inch spacer.

Third, the bottom edge of the side glass will get about an inch of paint, so a slight misalignment won't be visible from the outside.

Finally, adding an eighth inch spacer should not affect the alignment of the filler piece when the wing is in place.

Chuck

[TroyBranch]

I ended up adding washers. It ended up making it reasonably straight for 75% and the front gap then gets smaller. Only builders will ever notice......watch out guys I will look when I see your build

[ceslaw]

I ended up adding washers. It ended up making it reasonably straight for 75% and the front gap then gets smaller. Only builders will ever notice......watch out guys I will look when I see your build

I promise i wont tell anyone.

[Cubrath]

If you are like me you will obsess about it until the next problem arises, then it will be forgotten!!

[ceslaw]

If you are like me you will obsess about it until the next problem arises, then it will be forgotten!!

Where is the "LIKE" button? Well said.

[TroyBranch]

I totally agree. Building an airplane brings on so many emotions.


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