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    Default fuselage tube size

    Anyone know the outside diameter of the steel carry thru tube in the lower fuselage of a mk 7 that supports the wing strut attach fittings and the outside diameter of the front spar carry thru tube in the upper fuselage? I want to compare the sizes to my mk 4.

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    Default Re: fuselage tube size

    Bump.
    I do not know this off the top of my head but someone who is building should be able to measure it pretty easily, any takers?
    As I recall it is not very large (same as much of the rest of the frame tubing).
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    Default Re: fuselage tube size

    On my Super Sport it's 3/4" and 1-3/8".

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    Default Re: fuselage tube size

    Which one is 3/4"?

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    Default Re: fuselage tube size

    Bottom one
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    Default Re: fuselage tube size

    That is helpful, thank you. It is the same size as my model 4, but your front spar carry thru is larger. I have read in older threads that people had added steel straps to the lift strut tubes in the fuselage for added strength, but no mention of the front spar carry thru tube. I am not as concerned about weight as strength, so I will give this some thought. My wings and tail feathers are covered and am about to start the fuselage.

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