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Starting the Wing
Photos #1-2-3-4:
Starting the Wing
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Photos #5-6-7-8:
Shaping the leading edge
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Making the Wing
Photo# 1:
Check alignment of spars
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Photos# 2-3-4:
Check fit of front wing joint, cut out foam to fit joint.
You can make a template as in pic.#2 below.
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Photos# 5-6-7-8:
Test fit joint. Make sure wing is flat and straight,
laying in top foam section, weigh down, epoxy in place.
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Record all measurements.
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Photos# 12-13:
Do same with rear joint.
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Photo# 14:
Test fit all 1/4 x1/2 spars
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Photos# 15-16-17-18:
Splice spars if necessary.
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Photos# 19-20:
Epoxy all spars and wire tunnel covers,
keep wing straight.
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Photos# 21-22-23-24-25:
Record all measurements, even if you think you may not need them.
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Photo# 26:
Mark trailing edge for cutting the taper. Mark center line.
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Photos# 27-28-29:
Plane trailing edge to shape.
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Test fit to foam:
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Photos# 31:
Epoxy trailing edge to foam and clamp to straight edge.
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Photos# 32-33-34:
Epoxy leading edge the same way, keep everything straight.
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