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Old 04-18-2004 | 07:22 PM
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Default RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics

Buildings still going slow. I have the wing layed out and am making some adjustments. I have set all the ribs with aluminum angle brackets that way they don't move and I can take each one out to final fit it. When everything fits then I remove each one and glue it in place. I will fit the top spar the next night and when it dries I will sand the leading edge straight and glue on the 1/2 inch balsa. I am using 3/32 balsa between the ribs for a leading edge to glue the sheeting to. It helps to hold everything in place alot eaiser. I have decided to make a one piece wing. I can't stand to see a parting line on the wing and I have read to many stories about wing panels falling off in flight. I have 16 foot trailer to haul it in so one piece is no problem. I already have a Smith B-17 with a one piece wing. I do have to splice the main wing spar. In the one picture I have spliced it with a piece of plywood. I then will use some carbon fiber strips to reinforce the joint. I will also ad sheer webbing on both sides of the spar. I will ad more pics when I can.

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