Included in your kit are sixteen (16) sheets
of 1/8 x 4 x 48 balsa and four (4) sheets of
1/8 x 4 x 36 balsa.
Take a look at the following photos to get an
idea as to the layout of the individual pieces
to arrive at a complete skin. Note that the
grain at the front of the wing is parallel with
that edge of the wing as is the trailing edge
balsa parallel with the back of the foam.
Use one of the cradles that the wings were
packed in to lay a single sheet of the 48-inch
stock out, aligning one edge at the tip with
the remainder hanging over the root. Note
that you will want to extend the balsa about
5/8ths of an inch off the back of the cradle
as shown.
Now place a second 48 inch sheet in front of
the first making sure there is just sufficient
overhang at the tip with the rest hanging of
the root.
Excess material to
be cut away
Make a mark at the root edge on the two
sheets and cut away the excess leaving
about a ¼ inch or so hanging over the root
The left over pieces will be used on the
fuselag
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Now use these two pieces, as templates to
make three just like each piece for the other
three skins and put the duplicates aside for
now.
These two pieces can now be joined
together as a single piece. We use CA to
join sheet wood but if you have a preferred
method that will b
When this assembly is ready, place it back
into position as before remembering to leave
5/8ths hanging over the rear of the cradle.
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