750 root skin

I am close to closing my first built left wing. After putting the skins back on the upper surface with clecos, I looked at placing the wing root skins. The larger of the two does not seem to come close to fitting in the pre drilled holes. I suspect I'm going to leave this until the wing is mounted on the fuselage. I was hoping to get some input on this topic. Thank You.

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Permalink Reply by Bob McDonald on December 4, 2013 at 8:59pm

The root skin fitting is probably tougher than building the leading edge slats. Take your time...probably 3 - 4 hrs to get it correct.

Permalink Reply by Ben Haas on December 6, 2013 at 4:44am

Agreed 100 %..

 

On my 801 build, the root skins were by far the most difficult part to fit...And back then, we had to drill all 14,000+ holes ,as there was no prepunched kits..

 

Ps.. You need to install the clear top over the cockpit to get the curved cut to fit perfectly, after the wings are mounted of course. Use plenty of tape to protect the plexiglass so you don't scratch it during the fitting process.IMHO.

Permalink Reply by Gregory Pernoud on December 6, 2013 at 7:43am

Thanks for your reply, I'm getting it.

Permalink Reply by Gregory Pernoud on December 6, 2013 at 7:42am

Im getting it, slow but going OK.

Thanks

Greg

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