Starting the nose tubes.

Test fitting the A, C, & D bulkhead side and bottom tubes.

Adjusting the jigs to fit as I go. Have to make sure they can be removed after welding.

Test fitting the C to D bulkhead top tubes

Top tube: seam on inside of bend. Bottom tube: seam 45 degrees from inside of bend. Note slight rippling on upper tube. This is why seams must not be located on a major axis of bends.

Front roll hoop ready for welding.

Front roll hoop fully welded.

Welds are getting better. Now as long as I don't have to stand on my head I can make a pretty good weld.

Front roll hoop in place. This required cutting the top tube frames. Not a problem as each piece will retain the correct shape.

A to C bulkheads welded. There is no B bulkhead (:-).

A to C to D bulkheads welded

Front roll hoop welded, top diagonals added.

D to E side diagonals added.

The basic frame of the nose from the tip to the front roll hoop, finished.