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Old 02-19-2008 | 03:57 AM
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Default RE: B-36 build thread and free plans

What you have done is tie the supports for the retracts to the spars but there is no structure, besides the wing skin, between the blocks at the front & the back. Any twisting motion by the retract will be carried by the wing skin.

Whilst the wing is open I'd suggest some extra good quality 1/8 ply ribs from the front to rear spars glued to the existing ribs to bridge the gap. Of course the inboard rib will need a slot for the leg & cylinder. With the rigid legs the retract mounts will take a real pounding. - John.