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Take a look there : http://www.retroplane.net/mira3/page1.htm
is in French, but with Google translator .... Pat' |
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Whacker - it's your build I will be following. I must say, that the wire trialing edge looks cool...I may give it a try. Later on, I'm sure that I will have many questions so thanks to all for helpful suggestions.
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Te
Whacker et al
I trimmed the Coverite at the TE about 3/8" longer than needed. I then sealed the overlap to the bottom of the TE and about 1/4" of the bottom covering. At Harris Hill's and the international meets, overlap on top of wing, elevator, rudder, etc is common. So visible overlap is scale! The IVSM, when it is at Harris Hills is a must for scale glider builders. Your eyes will be opened, especially if you plan on flying your vintage ship! These vintages ships have been repaired and repaired, unlike the boring "cookie Cutter" carbon/glass slippers. IMHO! cheers Jim |
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Fuselage has some pieces
and requires patience.
You will need to add some structure for the radio gear, and mounting the wings and tail boom The keel is a laminated build, wood for this not in the Kit whacker |
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I ordered an extra set of plans from the AMA which has the second plan sheet which contains all rib templates, the rest of the former templates, additional wing detail, and detail about the cockpit components. I've been studing these along with Whacker's build thread...which is excellent. It should be a good journey....
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Plank Stripping
3/32 x 1/4, or perhaps 1/16, though I would rather have something to sand out.
do both sides at the same time so as to prevent drawing a twist into the pod. whacker |
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Horizontal stab
Here is a mock up of half of the horizontal stab with the wire attached. From the spars forward will be sheeted with 1/64" ply.
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