RE: COMP ARF 110" F4U ARF WITH FOLDING WING ASSEMBLY
Center wing (cont)
inner flaps(cont)
(left side)
pic 1:
Slots cut and dry fitted as was done on the right flaps.
pic 2:
Sliding plate epoxied in while mounted on center wing.
pic 3:
Two #2 button head screws used to re-enforce the sliding plate to the inner flap.
I rounded over all the edges on the sliding plate to reduce any snagging.
pic 4:
A rectangular hole cut into the TE of the center wing for the flap linkage control rod.
pic 5:
I also sanded a 30 degree bevel along the inside edge of the top and bottom part of the wing to keep the flap surfaces from rubbing on the edge of the wing.
pic 6/7:
Flaps in neutral position.
pic 8/9:
50% throw.
pic 10/11/12:
full flaps.
Later, I'll try some india ink to stain the sliding plates else they will have to remain brown as paint will probably interfere with the movement (plus the paint will probably just scrap off, anyway).