RE: Proctor Mini Anti-Bipe (with mods) Build Thread
Steve, I ran a flat strip of appx 1/4" wide brass across the bottom of the fuse (fore and aft,) and an equal strip across the top of the center section of the wing (fore and aft,) for wing panel attach points. I drilled them so I could screw into each wing panel for quick disassembly. Where they attach to the ribs, I created 1/4" bass root ribs, so the screws have something to bite into. Essentially, both wing sides pull against each other, and the alignment pins keep everything straight. I'm sure they will be adequate because I used short brass pieces (per the plans) to attach the top wings of my Proctor N28 and they hold fine.
I'm using ailerons only on the lower wing panels, per scale, although you'll have better aileron control with ailerons in both wings. It's a whole lot easier to rig with just one servo per wing and pushrods as you plan, rather than the complications of cables going everywhere.
The clear poly came out great. I coated one half of the wings yesterday and brought them into the house to cure (it's still in the 20s at night.) No odor and the poly set up nicely. Other sides today and the fuselage, then I can shoot on the olive drab for the front of the fuse as well as the red/white/blue on the rudder. I needed some motivation because the SBD was getting to me with all of the detail, and it's nice to see the Jenny coming along.
Lee