Yikes...

yea, once LE sheeting and cross braces (tusses) are in, you're beyond significant bending. I think your approach to take your mind of it for a while is a good one. If it's any consolation, one of my Tipo stab cores was incorrectly cut (template angled down at the tip) and therefore also warped up at the tip (mmm... I'm starting to see a trend here). Frankly I was a little surprised that a GP glass kit would go out with a bad core cut. However, calling what I have cores is a bit of an overstatement. Even sitting in a box for 25 years has a way of doing cores in! But luckily most everything can be fixed. I also admit that I'm not overly impressed with the quality of the wood (I've had to replace a few pieces already). Nothing quite like scratch building - each piece is hand picked!

Anyways, knowing that the core was warped, I decided to sheet it as is in its shuck since there was no way to correct this while sheeting it unless I used something like contact cement which I'm not keen on. My task is now to unwarp it which I figure I'll achieve using the technique shown in the instructions. BTW, installing the TE as shown on the plans before sheeting wouldn't have solved the problem only compounded it. I like to add TE and LE until after sheeting as I like to use laminating epoxy and it allows to correct any "gremlins" as GP likes to call them. Well, at least I have 3 flawless panels - one of the stabs w/ elevators is almost complete (tips missing) - I'm working on the second.

I'll see when I can switch gears for the Tsunami cores. Probably once I make some headway with the Tipo's I'll feel inspired. I'd like to get the flying surfaces finished (two wings/two stabs) before tackling anything else.

How's your Tipo coming along? Where are you at?

Thanks for the suggestions Andy!

David.