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Old 06-04-2013, 04:17 PM
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Default RE: Curare construction ARG

Chino,

Looking forward to its completion!

For future reference, sheeting on the fin should have grain parallel to either the LE or the TE (ideally a mix of both) just like when you build a framed up wing or stab. Sheeting parallel to the thrust line results in a weaker structure which can more easily break in its span wise direction in the case of a flip over. The same goes for the rudder unless you want a warped control down the line.

Do you plan to paint this austral winter?

David