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Old 01-23-2009 | 12:58 PM
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Default RE: Guillows SBD Daunltess => Coverstion to Radio Control
sir crashallot -

The kit doesn't call for sheeting, that's my own choice. However, there are 2 reasons for my sheeting:

1) Creates greater wing strength while not adding a significant amount of weight to the structure.
2) I'm shooting for 'scale' appearances. That being the case, I don't want any ribs/stringers/etc. showing when I apply the sheeting and I also want a smooth surface to work my details into (i.e. panel lines, rivets, etc.)

Oh, and about #1 - Since I'm also installing retracts, the added strength of the sheeting helps compensate for the added weight of the retracts. Henseforth the "greater wing strength" comment.

(Note: normally I don't respond within 15 min. of anyones post but, works slow right now...)
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