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03-29-2005, 03:31 AM

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Richard L.

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RE: Hangar 9 Tuskeegee P-51D Creamer's Dream

Thanks.

The back of the firewall is treated to a layer of 5 oz glass cloth and 45-min epoxy to help secure it to the front of the fuselage. I still can't believe the firewall is made out of rather soft 3/16" thick ply instead of 1/4" hard ply. Note the two small holes for the fuel lines.

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