The tailcone has the most parts of any section built so far. This means more filing, sanding, scotchbriting and preping before assembly.
The obligatory staging shot with vinyl removed.
Initial fitting. This was about 30 hours after starting all the metal prep on frames and bulk heads. I have not even started on the skins or the miscellaneous other parts.
Section where bellcrank will be housed.
One lower skin is attached for stability. This is actually starting to look like an airplane! Much more metal prep and fitting before any match drilling is started.