15
III WING ASSEMBLY
SINCE THE WING IS BUILT IN TWO HALVES, AND STEPS 1
TO 27 ARE REPEATED IN THE PROCESS, TWO CHECK
BOXES ARE PROVIDED WITH EACH OF THESE STEPS. ONE
FOR RIGHT WING AND ONE FOR THE LEFT. THE RIGHT
WING IS BUILT FIRST.
1.
This step for clipped (short) wing only
(for long wing
start with Step 2). On plan sheet 2 between the wings is a template.
Carefully match wing parts to corresponding lengths indicated on
the template. Mark and cut them to new length.
Carefully cut wing tip panels as indicated on plan sheet 2.
Move panels two rib spaces inboard (match arrows on plan) and
tape in position,. Note: from step 2 on in the wing assembly photos,
the long wing is shown, but the assembly procedure is the same for
the short wing,.
2.
Position one main spar in place over RIGHT WING (or
LEFT WING) on plan. Align spar end at center of wing on plan.
Hold spar in exact position by cross pinning at circled locations
on plan. CAUTION: Do not build two RIGHT WINGS!
Using no glue, place one No. 5 over rib 3 location on
plan, and two more ribs 5 as shown.
Position :L.E. sheeting over plan and pin in place.
Slide L.E. sheeting in place under rib fronts until it stops
at rib notch. Butt sheet next to L.E. filler (rib No. 2 location over
plan). Pin in place.
3.
For short wing, proceed directly to step 4.
For long wing, cut a T.E. filler piece from 11-7/8”
sheet. Cut filler to fit from center of wing to center of rib 2 loca-
tion. Pin in place.
4.
Slide T.E. sheeting under ribs until it stops in bottom
notches. Butt sheet against T.E. filler (for short wing, align
sheet end at wing center). Pin in place.
5.
Remove No.5 rib from rib 3 location.
Raise rib fronts high enough to slide L.E. spar in
position. Align spar at wing center and press ribs back down
on spar.
Temporarily set rib 3 in place to locate L.E. spar.
7.
Remove rib No.3 and fit front bottom sheet in position.
Pin in place.
Position one rear bottom sheet against T.E. Place other
sheet at rear of main spar overlapping the first one. Holding both
sheets in place, trim first sheet even with edge of second sheet.
8.
Glue rear sheeting halves together, and to spar and T.E.-
do not glue front sheeting at this time.
