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Old 03-02-2009 | 05:43 PM
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Default RE: Tsunami Build Thread

David and Andy,

Looking at the wing, leading edge on, and slowly tilting it, the trailing edge comes into view unevenly. First one side, then 1/8" or so later the other side. As I said, this thing is not covered and doesn't have the bottom center sheeting on as yet, but is still VERY rigid. I doubt I can warp it straight without removing the sheeting, but as I recall, it was pretty rigid even before I sheeted it. That "truss" style bracing is very effective!, and as I recall, the main spars were very stiff balsa. Regarding your question David, I "thought" both panels where right on before I joined them. Hence, my disappointment.

No rush on the foam cores, but if or when you decide to get yours done, drop me a note and let me see how I feel then. I need to come down off this setback. If I can get the sheeting and cap strips off without doing too much damage, I think the wing can be made to work. Putting the Tipo back on the workbench for a while may help.

Thanks for your support guys.

Greg