Ambrosini 207
Formers B and C added with centerline balsa stringer (above left). Top decking D2 and D3 are in place. Aft cockpit pieces W2 (above right) in place in D4 decking. W2 is made of manila folder cardboard. Balsa fairings (below left)
added above the horizontal stabilizer. Balsa fairings (below right) below the horizontal stabilizer. The elevator control horn and tail wheel installation can also be seen. Black fuel tubing is slipped over the gear wire for better definition.
The basic body of the cowl (at left) is made from 1⁄2-inch balsa sheet built up and carved to shape. The top portion is glued to the ply firewall and the joint taped over. The removable cowl has a 1⁄8-inch ply back which attaches to blind nuts in the rear of the engine ply firewall. The side cheeks are made from 1⁄2-inch balsa. Windshield piece W1 (above) is made from thin manila folder cardboard and has a balsa strip glued on the back centerline for support. The front side is covered with aluminum MonoKote.
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