RE: PERIGEE Prototype Kit Build
OK, just finished up the top sheeting and cap strips. I've been keeping up with Nic's build and was concerned about the wing bowing issue he mentioned after unpinning. Fortunately I did not have that problem. It may be because I ran the wing sheeting parallel to the trailing and leading edge. Or because I am using light ply spars instead of balsa. I am not sure. I may still add a laser cut jig to put in place while sheeting the bottom of the wing like Nic and Dave suggested. It may be difficult on the original design as the dihedral brace is already installed thus making it harder to lay the wing flat for a jig. This is one change I made in order that the dihedral brace will be the one of the last parts installed.
Duane, I drew up the wing sheeting and temporarily attached it to the sheeting to get the correct curve. I still think it is better to laser cut these so I plan to offer this sheeting in the kit as you suggested.
My original DeBolt kit really did not locate the wing taper as I would like so I added taps to the spars also to insure the correct taper along the centerline.
Anyway here is the wing with top sheeting and cap strips. I will add leading edge after the bottom sheeting has been installed. Still waiting for my balsa order from Lonestar. Its been over a week and they said it may ship today. Strange as they usually turn them around quite quickly.
Bob Harris