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Old 01-29-2019, 05:31 PM
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Re skinned bottom of stabs with 3/32" balsa.


Corner gussets glued to inside of bottom stab skins


3/32" balsa sheet cut to fit opening and soaked in hot water to help shape curve. Hysol applied to ribs and spar and on inside of each corner gusset. Medium CA was applied to outside of each corner to help tack the balsa down while epoxy cured.


First layer of balsa glued in place and is slightly recessed below the surface of the skin. The edges are glued to the stab skin with thin CA and gaps were filled with 30 min epoxy. Second layer of balsa is soaked in hot water and ready to laminate on top of first layer.


Titebond wood glue use to laminate the second layer due to ease of sanding to final shape. Lead weights held layers together.


All dry and ready for sanding to final shape of stab bottom surface.