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Old 01-19-2011 | 09:45 PM
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T Brooks
 
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From: Tokomaru, NEW ZEALAND
Default RE: MK Beetle Build

Hey pitstop000 and All

No worries. I think discussions about the differences/similarities of the Aurora and Beetle are interesting. The discussion is probably going a little far from the build (or lack of) thread and is time for a new one.

In terms of potential changes to the wing section I would suggest trying to maintain the MK profiles. Although it might be difficult to build there may have been some hdden reason as to why. For example the leading edge spanwise shape change may have been to induce/prevent tip stall. As said earlier building tabs or jig alignment holes would be a useful addition.

For my build I am pretty sure I dont have room for the tuned pipe as it stands. I am going to have to chop into the bottom skin. It was suggested to me that I cut and oval hole and then bevel the edges. Then I can press in a piece of 1/64th ply and CA in place, then sand the edges flush, then glas back over.

Cheers
Tarquin