Originally Posted by
Nauset
No, the droop was before struts were built. There isn't enough strength in the center section to hold the unsupported wings with a positive dihedral or even level for that matter. See my first photo with wings attached without struts.
You do realize the struts are functional on a SIG Cub? The airplane is NOT intended to be flown without the struts, consequently the wing dihedral should be checked with the struts firmly bolted in place with the jury struts installed. Only then can you be sure you have a problem.