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Wing Root Skin (2nd Try)
Used up both my wing root skins. Need to order another 2' x 4' skin for left wing. I'm learning though.
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Comment by Joseph F. Truncale on October 5, 2010 at 8:59am
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Tom,
Funny you should ask. I was doing my second wing yesterday, and once again my root skin is going badly.
I had thought that one hole/cleco on rib 1 then 1 on root rib, top. bottom,repeat, repeat was the answer. But it is not.
What I "thought" I had learned was to make the attachment strip angles nearly perfectly aligned (on rib 1 and the root rib), and to follow the top-bottom approach described above.
My suspicion now is that the rear channel does not lead smoothly into the root rib. The top surface of the root rib is lower than the rear channel.
I'm going to have to look hard at it some more, and if I can salvage the piece I will. If not, I'll order another.
You did well by setting aside for cooldown! This is small stuff in the grand scheme.
I'll add more if I learn anything.
Best,
Joe
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Comment by Thomas C Coyle on October 5, 2010 at 4:16am
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any secrets...I tried to do mine...had to set them aside and wait till I cooled down a bit. and I do anticipate having to order some more material!!
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Comment by Ajay Singh Shivran on September 17, 2010 at 9:15am
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Hello Joseph, I'm just amazed to see such neat and tidy work. unlike mine.. it is beautifully built.
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