Very cool idea. I really like that....I built a new leading edge tonight from 3/8" x 3/4" balsa. It's grooved to fit each rib. Next up is a lot of sanding to prep the leading edge for sheeting.
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fricken fracken %$***..After a near disaster yesterday in a failed sheeting attempt, I did get the bottom of the wing sheeted this evening. I have sheeted many wooden wings over the years, but for some reason I really screwed up the first attempt. I was so mad I sounded like Ralphie from A Christmas Story when he was beating up the bully. Thankfully the second attempt went as smooth as silk.
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Is there a huge benefit from the notches?I built a new leading edge tonight from 3/8" x 3/4" balsa. It's grooved to fit each rib. Next up is a lot of sanding to prep the leading edge for sheeting.
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My favorite part is when the little girl says "Did you hear what he said!"fricken fracken %$***..
It's the way Aeroworks built the wing originally. I would guess for ease of assembly for the most part, but I imagine there is added strength as well.Is there a huge benefit from the notches?