Hi All,
I was putting the trailing edge on the wing, and realized that the manual says 1/8" rivets, but 3/32" are provided. I'm thinking with the hysol and fabric over this, it shouldn't need the bigger rivets. What did the rest of you do?
Thanks!
Tim
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I used the 3/32" countersunk rivets. I did not put the rivets into the rib web like the manual says. I put them off to the side of the web in the cap strip.
I did the countersinking different. I drilled the cap strips and countersunk the capstrip, then put a dimple in the trailing edge material. This made a nice smooth finish, and the trailing edge snaps into place for riveting. It is hard to see the holes when they are slathered with epoxy. I used the same process on the aileron and flap trailing edges.
I did the countersinking different. I drilled the cap strips and countersunk the capstrip, then put a dimple in the trailing edge material. This made a nice smooth finish, and the trailing edge snaps into place for riveting. It is hard to see the holes when they are slathered with epoxy. I used the same process on the aileron and flap trailing edges.