Mikel-t

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I removed the covering from the wings of a P-51 Electric ARF ( 49"ws) to beef up the retract supports.In so doing I noticed that all the wing ribs were either cracked or split from shipping. OK to the point: Ive started to apply balsa sheeting from the LE to the main spar and now I need some advice. "How should I taper the sheeting in order to mate-up with the leading edge? remember this was a ARF so the ribs tops were flush from LE to main spar. ALL IDEAS WELCOME.....if any thanks

hugger-4641

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Gentle use of a razor plane on a shallow setting, followed by 120grit sandpaper.

Avaiojet

Use 1/4" cap strips on each rib to about 3/4 from the trailing edge. Sheet the trailing edge also.

Adds a bit of weight but won't matter.

Mikel-t

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very good very good will do. Thank you.

Avaiojet

Mike,

Hey! Photos!

Mikel-t

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Charlie, how you been doing?. You did that RED BULL job for me a couple of years ago. Great Job BTW !. Its been hotter here in Balt. than in Jupiter but thats about to change in 3weeks. FALL, you remember that.

I fixed the LE by watching a Dave Platt video.. if you have never seen those Black Art videos' you really missing something. Drop me a line!

Avaiojet

Mike,

Yes, I remember. How's things!

What have you built since the Red Bull?

Charles