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Old 07-01-2019, 11:31 AM
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Default Gap After Joining Wing Halves

After joining (epoxying) together the wing halves, a near 1/16 inch gap occurred. I took a precaution to prohibit that, but something must have slid over night.
I am uncertain that a layer of 1 ounce fiberglass cloth would prevent the wings from folding on the maiden flight. Looking for ideas to solve this.
I found that I had two 1/8 inch by 12 inch lengths of C-F rod that might be the solution. But, I wonder if I would be weakening the wing structure further by cutting grooves on top and bottom side spars.
What do you think about my idea, or what do you think I should do?
I posted this in RCG also so as to get your reponse too.
Thanks.
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