Maybe it just seems smaller, because the fuselage that was about 9.5 feet long is now 18 feet long!
It grew in length thanks to attaching the tail cone to the fuse. After a little match drilling and dimpling, I pushed, pulled, and nudged the tail cone in place enough to get a single cleco in the correct holes. Once one was in, it was just a matter of finding where things were hanging up, pushing parts into the correct position, and working my way down the rivet line. And to finish the night, I match drilled the 4 holes in each side where the fuse and tail longerons will get bolted together.
It’s looking more like a plane, and now people won’t have to ask which way is the front!
