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Old 10-20-2007, 11:40 AM
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I am really happy with how the cores came out. After trimming and cleaning up the balsa sheets, I checked the fit to the fuselage and it is very nice. When gluing the wing skins on, I kept the T.E. flush with the edge of the rear edge of the foam shucks. Also be sure to flush the L.E. to the front of the shucks. This aligned the thin plywood edge properly. I also made certain I applied enough glue along that edge so it would adhere properly and be strong. After some preliminary sanding on the T.E. the thin ply worked excellent and it is perfectly straight.

I have glued the L.E. balsa on. This is 1\2"x 3\8". I used titebond for this. I need to decide what shape to make my wing tips. I think with this design, you can do little things to personalise the shape of the tail and wing tips. So long as the tail area is not compromised I think just about anything goes. I need to decide what I would like to do here.

I will continue with the wings for now.
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