Originally Posted by
jeff4912
That is a picture of the leading edge of my Sig 4 Star 60. I can't wrap my mind around how to cover over the dowels on the leading edge of the wing, and still keep the piece of covering symmetrical when it wraps around the leading and under to the bottom of the wing.
I'm sure there must be a simplistic work around, but I am not that creative.
Top of wing will be yellow and wrap under the leading edge about 2" and then underside will be blue.
Planning on using ultracote.
Hi jeff4912,
The simplistic work around is simply to do like the control surfaces hinges; do not glue them in until the covering is done. Same with the installation of horns on control surfaces . . . install them then remove them for covering and reinstall them (usually screws in this case).
You already had ideas from others. Another way is to cut them at the leading edge, redrill the holes, do the covering and install new dowels.
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Zor