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Fuselage-Centering Jig

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This works well with a Black & Decker (or similar) vise. Make a thick card or wooden former to accept the rear fuselage. (Note that the former is of the same outside width as the parallel part of the front fuselage.) Insert the assembly into the vise and gently close its jaws. This centers and holds the rear while you insert the aft formers, then it keeps it centered while the glue sets and you...

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