by planecrazzzy » Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:48 am
Hey Guys,
OK, At this point I have the Skin Cleco'ed on one side... I've pulled the Skin over....
Trying to pre bend the skin.... It's not working very good....
I thought if I got it close.... I'd take the skin off , and bend it over more.
But since it's not working , I'm afraid it'll bend (kink)at the rivet line...
So, my plan will be to Rivet what I've got to this point....
Then make some "Cradles" to help push the skin in shape....
If I had someone to help , I wouldn't need it....
With the Overhanging "lip" , It's too awkward for one person.
With the cradles , I might be able to put better pressure on the leading edge to hold the skin tight for Drilling.
I'll be drilling in the "Blind"... But I have my Lay-out lines on the sheet....
The Ribs are pretty straight (square) , so my lines should help
Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in MN
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Sometimes you just have to take the leap
and build your wings on the way down...
Gotta Fly...