I spent a couple more hours with the Behemoth Stang wing this evening after work. The plan last night was to decide on a plan of attach to join the center wing section halves. I decided that I did not want to compromise the structural strength or integrity of the wing, so I opted to slot the ribs and the front diehiedral brace. As seen in the photos from last night, it worked really well. The first thing I did was remove the right wing panel skeleton from the plans and building board, then move the everything down to the end of my building table. I needed the extra length to rest the left wing panel on the table at the correct height to join the halves.
With the plans moved down and the right wing skeleton pinned back to the board, I could not start the joining process. Not really difficult at all. I just need to pay attention to 7386 things all at once. LOL. Seriously though, I just needed to make sure everything aligned up with the plans, then set the W2 and W3 ribs on the rear aft spar and tack glue them into place.
With the diehiedral brace resting flat on the building board to insure proper angle, I measured the wing angle and perfect. Ten degrees with the right wing skeleton laying flat on the building board, left wing panel raised off the table. Which that will equate to 5 degrees on each wing tip, thus giving us the proper angle of the wings. The 85 degree Sierra Giant Scale gear will fit perfectly.
All I can say is, this is one "BEHEMOTH STANG" wing...wow. LOL. Thankfully the last 30 or so inches of each wing section will reduce the overall length for ease of transporting. I think when I am done with this bird, the center wing section will stay attached to help the moving of this monster Mustang.
Looking from the left wing tip, it is easy to see the 2 degree washout needed to make this beast fly bullet fast and arrow true.
It's looking as though I will have the weekend off from work. I have some maintenance to do on the 157cs powered 330sc. Going to regasket the entire engine and install complete new exhaust system. The Behemoth Yak needs a little TLC too. Replacing the rudder servos....(Don't ask me why...it is too painful...LOL). The 170 H-9 Sukhoi needs a new axle and her tail gear repaird. (This is like a 2.3 minute repair.) If my prop shows up, I want to mount and start the Roto 85fsi. Yippie.... 4 stroke power...yes!! LOL. Be on the lookout for new updates to "What I did in the workshop" thread.
I hope I can spend plenty of time on the Mustang wing and get her close. I am really anxious and wound up again. Lets build, lets build...lets....BUILD!!!
