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It is far from perfect. Several holes are misaligned. But it is the first major thing I've ever done in metal, and for that I'm quite satisfied. I still need to make some notches. And enlarge three of the front holes. But for now, it is going ok I think. Still waiting on parts from... all over the world. I've ordered a bit more than just the DD kit.

Thanks for the offer. Can you alter the headlien to read: "What the heehaw am I doing wrong?! A DD pipe dream"

You think this is the only blunder I'll make?! For now the title makes sense. I prefer the pipe version, as it allows for a hollow version, which I find will look closer to the prop versions.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'm a trained graphic artist for 25 years, so the printing part I should be able to get correct. I measured the tube several times after I posted this, just to be sure the outer diameter was correct. It was spot on! The inner wall thickness was roughly the intended thickness, being shy of just 0.1mm of what I can read is optimum. The size of the print should be correct, and so should all the holes on the print. It wasn't printet out of aspect either. In the end I just gave up on finding out what the issue was. And redrew everything in Adobe Illustrator. And got a print that wrapped perfectly. The tube has been cut, and the holes has been drilled. It is still in a very rough state, and will need to have burrs and cutting grease removed. I ran out of time yesterday. I appreciate all you suggestions, and have also tried out all those. But I apparently can't figure what I did wrong with the original print. I will soldier on, and post updates, and meltdowns as they occur!

Just started, and I already done something wrong... apparently... I want to build my first E-11, and have ordered Doopydoo's kit to build on a pipe. So far so good. I didn't mess that part up... I think... And have cut a piece of steel tube to fit all the parts on. Most likely with an epoxy. I need to prep the steel tube, by drilling a gazillion holes. And that isn't the problem, I have access to drill presses and other fancy shop gear. To figure out where all the holes I will cover with T-track will go, I found a guide online, and printet it out. As far as I can tell I printet it in 100%. The length of 8" is right, and the 0.5" holes are indeed 0.5". But when i wrap this around my tube, the print is too long. Please see attached pictures. Where did I go wrong? can anybody help me solve this?