Thanks for the input. I got one inbd. wing glued up. I think I'll make the other side next. I need to figure out how I'm going to work the ailerons and spoilers. The plans are old school-all mechanical linkage, but I'll be using servos in the wing. I'd like to keep the the linkage hidden-no exposed horns like the original. I have some Harley Michaels rotary drive couplers that I might try-any other suggestions?
Bill

Well I got the rt. inbd. wing panel done and then went back to the fuse. I laid out the center formers to see how wing alignment looked. I had to do some more adjustments on the root rib stand-offs to get the rib to align correctly with the fuse, but after that the formers went on OK. Now hopefully to on with more of the fuse.
Bill

Well one side of the fuse is just about ready to skin. I just need to glass around the wing tube boxes. I'll try to get some done after Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!
Bill

Looking good, Bill. That will be one beautiful sailplane. I'm watching with interest.

Randy

Started sheeting the fuse. I'm using the wood glue/iron technique and it works very well. I've done 2 sections and will post later after some more are done.
Bill

Am I the only 1 thinking wrong end? thought you would start from the tail myself.
sorry if I missed something.

Originally Posted by Pod Jockey

Am I the only 1 thinking wrong end? thought you would start from the tail myself.
sorry if I missed something.

I'm not being snarkey or anything ('cos I don't know what the right method is): what would be the reason for starting at any end?

Chris

No not being snarky. I just thought plywood panneling started from the tail to the nose thats all.
for example if it's a clear coat finish.
If it is to be painted or covered i would have thought balsa would have been another option.
Keep up the good work Bill

No particular reason for starting at the front-I don't think it would matter in the grand scheme of things. The building tips on Scale Soaring UK have you start at the front so I was just following the tips.
Bill

All done with one side. I was able to span several formers at a time do to the gentle curve in the fuse. This glue method is really slick. I needed to pull one piece off to smooth out a bump in a former-I thought I would be able to get it off and reuse it but there was no getting it off without tearing. All doubts about the glue strength are now gone! Now on to the other side. I need to get it done to finish the tail structure.
Bill

What glue did you use?
What setting on the iron?

Scott

I'm using Titebond 2 and the iron on a medium setting.