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Sopwith F1 ‘Camel’
THE MAIN WING PANELS
There are obviously two sets of wings to build.
On the Camel the top and bottom wings are the
same overall shape, but there are differences.
For instance the lengths of the leading and
trailing edges, and differences in the ribs to allow
attachment of the cabane and inter-planar struts
etc. So follow the instructions and the plan very
carefully to avoid mistakes. Note there is no
dihedral angle to the top wing.
TOP WINGS
1) Identify and remove one set of parts in the
following quantities from the laser cut Sheets:
1 off each W1U, W2U, W3-W6, R1 (3 off),
R2, R3 and 2 off corner gussets .
2) On the left hand top wing outline, pin down the
leading and trailing edges W1U and W2U, along
with the tip piece W3 and a stiff 1.6mm square strip
that forms the lower wing spar. Note that the spar
finishes inside the notch of the wing tip piece W3.
3) Trial fit the inner and outer ribs and make
any minor adjustments to the positions of the
previously pinned down parts as necessary.
Once you are satisfied glue W3 in place along
with the gusset pieces W5 and W6 ensuring neat
and strong butt joints.
4) Fit and glue all the ribs making sure that they are
upright and properly located in the lower spar,
leading and trailing edges. Make sure ribs R2
and R3 are fitted in the correct positions.
5) Glue W4 in position on top of the bottom spar
and up to the outer rib.
6) Fit a stiff 1.6mm square strip as the upper spar,
noting that it runs from the notch of the outer
rib and extends out from the inner rib as shown
on the plan.
7) Glue the corner gussets in position along with,
the light 1.6mm square strip pieces at the base of
the ribs as shown. These strips bridge the slots
where the cabane and inter-planar struts will fit
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