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Old 07-27-2004 | 08:47 AM
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Default RE: Isobar Build Thread

Thanks all for the nice things said.

Kaos, you are right! In my opinion it's better to install the landing gear plate before sheeting and you can see that's what I did.

I've talked to Reid on the phone a few times about this issue, and he says that he's built these wings in every possible way imaginable. About the only thing that's easier according to him in the process is that when you sheet prior to installing the spars, sometimes poly glue gets down in the spar channel.

Initially the kit was going to be sold with non-sheeted wings. Then their were cries from potential customers as I understand that "other" kits came pre-sheeted. I've had this conversation with other modelers and the truth of the matter is that some people have head trash related to sheeting and they simply don't know how to do it and are afraid.

I don't know, but you might be able to order the kit non-sheeted as I did. But they don't include the balsa for sheeting when you do (at least in my case). But that's only about $30.00 from lone star balsa, not a big deal. But it is about $15.00 more bucks in poly glue.

Last night I sheeted the bottom side of the other wing. Tonight I'll sheet the top side.

I drew out the lines for cutting the flap and aileron out last night. I'll post some more pictures tomorrow at some point.

Sean