Section 2.
Frame Assembly
The first step was to drill the bushings where the main frame mounts to the skid tubes.
Next is the layout of the skid tubes and cross bars.
In this photo, I'm drilling the bolt holes to mount the frame to the skid tubes. Drilling in 4130 steel at slow speeds seems to work best.
Here I'm preparing to fabricate a battery strap.(Actually, I was pretending to be sitting in it and flying when I fell. Nice shot Ken.
The frame and skid tubes are done and being aligned for tail boom installation. Notice all the parts cards on the shelf. After installing the tailboom, the entire frame and tubes will be dissassembled and powdercoated.