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Old 09-05-2011 | 07:24 PM
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kknack
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Default RE: Sig Kadet Senior Build

Thanks all!  It sounds like it'll work out ok.  Fundamentally it looks pretty much like the plans.<div>
</div><div>I have a new question, and if these needs to be moved to the kit building forums so be it.  I'm working on the second half of the wing, and the trailing edge piece appears to be bowed away from the ribs in the center section.  3-4 ribs in the middle, starting with the fourth rib from the center (counting the w1 that mated to the other rib), just -barely- make it into the notch.  Unfortunately I discovered this after gluing in the first three ribs.  I tried to wet and form the balsa, but I don't think thats going to work with the other ribs in place.  So I'm faced with two options:</div><div>
</div><div>1) debond the ribs I've already glued in and try and re-form the trailing edge piece</div><div>
</div><div>2) tack them in with some thin ca and cover with some wood glue for strength</div><div>
</div><div>Personally I'm not afraid of option 2, as I've done some pretty strong (non r/c) handywork with wood glue and am comfortable with its strength, but figured it'd be good to run by the experts here.</div><div>
</div><div>Here's a pic of the joint, although the photo makes the gap look bigger.  It's in there, but barely:</div><div>
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</div><div>And here's the first wing for fun (still needs some sanding):</div><div>
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