One of our side projects requires some engine work, so when it was time to go looking for Continental parts, we decided to do an inventory of C-85 parts on hand. Turns out we have quite a bit more than we thought.
We’re going through everything and deciding what to send out to have cleaned up and fixed and what will just stay here for future parts needs.
More photos after the jump.
Fabrication of some of the cockpit has been done. The panel for the front and rear cockpit are in place. The front glove box is a nice touch, classic interior styling on an airplane from the 1930s. You can also see the oil tank in front of and below the glove box. We put the engine on the front, and it helps to make it at least look more like an airplane for now.
Much of the woodwork has been done as well. Earlier posts show the temporary forms, now the final wood is there and looking very good. The top wing’s center section is also in place now.
Well the Waco 1931 QCF-2 is on the stands and we’re making progress on the wood work. Here are some pictures of the temporary turtle deck coming together. These are used to make sure all the pieces fit and are the right size. Eventually the actual parts (which look a lot nicer) will be fabricated and then on to covering. Hopefully before too long we’ll start fabricating the interior parts including some of the distinctive panel shapes. There are several other projects that are also getting in line at the shop, so the progress on the Waco may be a bit slow in the coming months. We have a Fairchild we want to have a look at and some other airplanes to get clean.
