[NSRCA-discussion] Sheeting built up wings...old school!

[Don Ramsey]

Richard,
Maybe my last post was a little simplistic.  Here's more detail:
1.  Glue up panels that fit the skeleton.
2.  Sand the panels so at least the outside of each panel is smooth.  Do this before gluing the panel to the skeleton because the skeleton does not provide underlying support to support sanding as well as a solid structure.
3.  Glue the first side with CA or your choice of glue.  Wait for glue to dry.
4.  Glue the second side with a slow drying glue (in your case maybe poly glue) so you can fit the side easily. Weight the side to keep it the entire structure straight.
5.  Add the remaining components, LE, TE, root, tip, etc.
6.  That's it.

Don

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From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Richard Lewis via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 9:20 PM
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Sheeting built up wings...old school!

Alright, let’s see if this list is still alive!!

I’m building a classic 40 sized MK kit.  The wings are fully sheeted.  There are no construction aids such as tabs, cradles, jigs, etc. for the wing construction.  I’ve got the wing skeleton framed up and ready to sheet.  The wing is tapered thickness and the top is flat span wise giving the wing a slight dihedral.

So the question for the builders is...What’s the best method/trick to sheeting a built up , fully sheeted wing structure?

Thanks in advance!

Richard Lewis
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