Artic, that's the way to do it! That's the way the Eagles are supposed to be built! No need for computer modeling and laser jet cutting.
Dave, I'm not an expert, but I remember from the studies that leaving the rectangles in the structure badly affects of its strength. In my opinion in place of element parallel to the leading edge over your head should be one or two diagonals (like Leonard do in his CE). Just check it with more than me experienced person for your safety. Maybe in this case all is OK.Do not take it as a critic, your work looks just impressive.
Okay, did something a bit different for the tailwheel. Keep in mind, that when I do something in an oddball fashion...it's normally motivated by the desire to use whats available to me. Well....sometimes I'm just weird. So far it's lighter than the 1.5" leaf spring I have sitting here. It may not work...only testing will validate it, but so far it appears to be strong enough and the spring rate seems spot on. It will just kiss the bump stop with all my weight on the tail. It's a Ford valve spring....Lol
Ounces add up to make pounds...Welding looks awesome.
I'm welding the gear fittings to the fuselage and would like some feedback from prior builders. If you look at the pics below... on the rear fittings, the upright(to the seat back) slants rearward causing a triangular shaped gap. I was planning on just cutting a small triangle of .090 to fill that gap. Is that the proper way to do it? Or do you just leave the gap there?Thanks!