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Finally comes the wing! It's a real nice job, you start to see the shape of the plane, and you have the help of the manual! A little variation from the manual here; we used a straight aluminum ruler. This helps a lot in preparing and gluing the ribs to the wing spar and to the leading edge strip. |
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Gluing the intermediate ribs to the wing spars. We had some problem in positioning the forward wing spar correctly. It doesn't have axis, and a minimum mistake gives you a lot to think. It's important to have a couple of long clamps! |
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In this way the aluminum bar keeps the ribs in position, and you can work easily. You can see also that the red string not disturbed. |
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Here we have the BIG alignment! No problem at all, if you have positioned everything correctly. The bar is used for the same purpose of the leading edge; on the tape is located the correct location of each rib. |
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This jig is a really good idea! In a weekend all of the ribs were installed! |
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Gluing everything up is really easy -- and finally you see the shape! |
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The wing with the ailerons and flaps in position. |
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