ORIGINAL: acr007
Mike Looking good.
I have used 6 mm carbon rods in my delta's leading edge, and cut a half circle in the LE of the ribs to accept the carbon rod.
Also, I found a good 2" capstrip allong the leading edge helps when covering the wing.
But looking good.
My next version will have a smaller span and maybe a 3 mm carbon rod in the leading edge.
Andre
Andre,
I have had two Diamond Dust with 7mm glass rods for leading edges and considered a smaller rod on my design. The good side to the rod is they are very durable. My reasons for not using a CF rod is weight, cost and I would have to add tri stock to get the desired sharper leading edge. The 3mm would not be too blunt though. Many model airplanes use balsa leading edges with sheeting and it is very light and surprisingly durable.
What is the span of your delta?