![FuseAssy100.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/FuseAssy100.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
This is why you don't attach the bottom skin until the very last day before your inspection. Here I am drilling
out the holes to1/8" for final riveting of the formers.
![Firewall002.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Firewall002.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
I made my own firewall and during this process I found out how hard it is to get this stuff to bend with the flanging
pliers so after consulting with Tony Spicer I decided to drill out the flanges and simply bend them over. It worked
great!
![Firewall004.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Firewall004.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
A Dremel with a fiber cutting wheel worked well to cut out the hole for the fuel tank filler spout feature.
![Firewall007.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Firewall007.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Here is the filler spout feature all riveted together.
![FinalFuseAssy050.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/FinalFuseAssy050.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
During the process of assembling the front and rear fuselage I would turn the whole assembly on its side to get better
access. I could do it by myself if needed but I prefered to get help.
![FinalFuseAssy047.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/FinalFuseAssy047.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
I picked up an 18" long 1/8" drill bit from Boeing Surplus and this thing has come in handy several times. This
is how I drilled out the holes in the spar box.
![FinalFuseAssy051.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/FinalFuseAssy051.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Cockpit tub almost complete.
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