Wing MFG A26
09-15-2011, 04:27 PM
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Wing MFG A26
Hey Guys
I picked up a Wing A26 this last weelend at a swap meet. The fellow who had it threw the beds for the foam wings away. I called Wing and they are no longer in business, and have no parts. I don't know if I should try to sheet the cores without the beds or try to find some someplace else. I would sure hate to build a warp into the wing. If anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears.
Thanks for any info.
Ron
I picked up a Wing A26 this last weelend at a swap meet. The fellow who had it threw the beds for the foam wings away. I called Wing and they are no longer in business, and have no parts. I don't know if I should try to sheet the cores without the beds or try to find some someplace else. I would sure hate to build a warp into the wing. If anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears.
Thanks for any info.
Ron
10-09-2011, 06:37 AM
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RE: Wing MFG A26
Just saw your post so I hope you haven't done anything rash yet. I saw another post that I am trying to find again that talked about, and had a link to, a company that provides super thins fiberglass skins. And they don't seem to need the beds. I will try to find it again and let you know.
I just bought a Wing kit on eBay but it claims it is brand new. No wood kit so that will be fun.
Thanks,
Bob Burrill
I just bought a Wing kit on eBay but it claims it is brand new. No wood kit so that will be fun.
Thanks,
Bob Burrill
ORIGINAL: Black Drape
Hey Guys
I picked up a Wing A26 this last weelend at a swap meet. The fellow who had it threw the beds for the foam wings away. I called Wing and they are no longer in business, and have no parts. I don't know if I should try to sheet the cores without the beds or try to find some someplace else. I would sure hate to build a warp into the wing. If anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears.
Thanks for any info.
Ron
Hey Guys
I picked up a Wing A26 this last weelend at a swap meet. The fellow who had it threw the beds for the foam wings away. I called Wing and they are no longer in business, and have no parts. I don't know if I should try to sheet the cores without the beds or try to find some someplace else. I would sure hate to build a warp into the wing. If anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears.
Thanks for any info.
Ron
10-09-2011, 09:32 AM
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RE: Wing MFG A26
Go to this thread, http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_82..._2/key_/tm.htm and check and check out post #40. I have a big B-17 with foam wings and no schucks as well. I used Titebond glue and an iron, on a flat table to sheet the wings. Works really well and is easy to do.
10-09-2011, 01:07 PM
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RE: Wing MFG A26
Bob,
I have experience with super thin fiberglass skin. That would be plan B.
Just sheet the wings with balsa and use a good contact adheasive. You won't need the cores.
Done plenty wings this way, so I'm not just making something up.
Charles
I have experience with super thin fiberglass skin. That would be plan B.
Just sheet the wings with balsa and use a good contact adheasive. You won't need the cores.
Done plenty wings this way, so I'm not just making something up.
Charles
10-10-2011, 02:31 PM
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RE: Wing MFG A26
What is the issue with the fiberglass skins? Is it cost, weight, strength, or just personal preference? This will be my first attempt at foam wings and I want to do things right but I like the idea of painting the plane silver instead of using Monocote. And I thought painting would be easier on fiberglass. I did a Corsair in Solartex and painted it - came out beautiful but heavy.
Thanks,
Bob Burrill
Thanks,
Bob Burrill
ORIGINAL: Avaiojet
Bob,
I have experience with super thin fiberglass skin. That would be plan B.
Just sheet the wings with balsa and use a good contact adheasive. You won't need the cores.
Done plenty wings this way, so I'm not just making something up.
Charles
Bob,
I have experience with super thin fiberglass skin. That would be plan B.
Just sheet the wings with balsa and use a good contact adheasive. You won't need the cores.
Done plenty wings this way, so I'm not just making something up.
Charles
