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Wing progress
Last week I disassembled the wing, deburred everything and primed the joint surfaces.
I decided to rivet the rear structure - rear spars to rear ribs, rear strut bracket etc - but not to rivet the ribs to the main spar at this stage, in case any shims were needed to pack out the nose ribs.
Riveted the lower trailing edges and lower rear skin to the framework, turned the wing over (carefully!) and clecoed the nose ribs back on.
This week I clecoed the nose skin onto the lower spar and bent it over - very nervously - and was relieved that it all fits correctly. Drilled & clecoed to the nose ribs, then spar.
Tonight I finished spar drilling & clecoing, also the row of holes in the spar web doubler and the ones beside the slat brackets.
According to the photo guides I'm now up to the tank installation, so will have to wait until I get the tanks - am arranging to buy a couple of new Savannah tanks so hopefully will get those sent shortly. Might skip over to the wing tip next and get that done while waiting!
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Comment by Marty de la Motte on February 27, 2014 at 5:41am
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Thanks Tim!
Apparently my wing tanks have been posted from Canberra today. Looking forward to finishing this wing.
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Comment by Tim Smart on February 26, 2014 at 3:31pm
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Smooth, looking good Marty
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I'll be over in Bendigo on Sunday 6th April, might see if I can sneak out to your hangar if you're around, and drool over your planes...
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Comment by Allan / Zenair Australia on February 21, 2014 at 1:48pm
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I know someone who can sell you one :-)
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Thanks Allan!
Lot of work though. Next time I'll buy a kit. LOL
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Looking good Marty
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