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Building details for the Ka-7

from Ray Cooper

Cockpit detail prior to glazing. All controls are moveable, and functional canopy locking.
Completed fuselage with canopy frame clamped in position.
Stbd wing showing rolling ailerons, scale double ribs at outer end of ailerons, ply sheeting sections as per full size.

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Inverted fuselage showing wiring detail, and scratch built seat harnesses.
Shows nose detail and glazing.
Model fully assembled. Prior to check balance.
Detail showing balance jig. Jig also balanced accordingly.

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 Assembled model with flying surfaces covered.

Close up of nose detail, Nose block not secured yet.

  Detail of inner wing panel, additional ribs beneath sheeting as per F/size.
 
Completed fuselage less canopy structure.
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Close up of cockpit showing tail trim, rudder cables,and harness detail.
 
Close up of fuselage rear of centre section,scale access panels.
Fuselage nearly complete in jig.
 
The final model in a stunning colour scheme