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**gunny11** · 02-19-2019, 10:57 AM

That gear is totally sweet!

**MarnochS** · 02-22-2019, 01:53 AM

Mounting the Gear leg sockets......
Looking at the 3-view and pictures, the wheel axle looks to be even with the leading edge of the wing.

Finally settled on the gravity method to hold the gear leg in place, also since the leg has about 7 degrees of forward sweep, I opted to angle the bottom mounting plate and back-fill with WestSystem epoxy/404 filler. I placed three 0.130 shims on the back of the mounting plate to get the correct angle

....the inside is never pretty .....

**MarnochS** · 02-23-2019, 03:39 PM

Long legs....and some hanger flying.....

**MarnochS** · 03-07-2019, 03:12 AM

continuing on with the gear leg installation. Recessing the pieces into the balsa.

**ARUP** · 03-11-2019, 12:54 AM

Do you have a way to adjust the gear in case it wants to nose-over too readily?

**MarnochS** · 03-12-2019, 03:19 AM

No Adjustments,.....in for a penny ... in for a pound ....as the saying goes. the wheels should be just behind the leading edge of the the wing ....which should be pretty stable

Finishing up on the right center section.

**MarnochS** · 03-19-2019, 05:54 PM

Getting closer to the wing tips.....clamp-O-rama

**MarnochS** · 03-25-2019, 01:00 AM

And more clamps.......Was a bit paranoid about inducing any twist into the wing while attaching the lower D-box skin so I decided on the "gravity method again.......small wedges on each rib to push the skin up.

Attaching the Trailing edge stock.....I'm running the flaps to Rib#7 ( 2 more bays ) to give the wing a 60/40 split ( flap/aileron ) and since I'm going to have winglets the ailerons will be more effective at the tip ( at least that's what I'm telling myself )

**MarnochS** · 03-31-2019, 03:52 PM

Outer Flaps and Aileron. Staying with the bottom hinge setup on the outter flap . Drilling the hinge holes I thought was going to be a bit challenging , but turned out not to be a big deal.
Using the handle end of the 3/16 round file ( sharpened up a little ) does a great job of drilling matched holes.

Built the flap and aileron against trailing edge of the wing for a better match, using 0.060 shims in between the surfaces for spacers. And a jig at the wing tip for a matched aileron tip for minimal sanding.

Top hinging the aileron for a smoother look

Time to work on the Winglets........

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**MarnochS** · 03-31-2019, 07:09 PM

Mockup Winglet to check sizing and shape. The TL90 digital pitch gauge makes it easy to get the right angles.

Using construction paper and 1/8" sq balsa to reinforce.

**BryanB** · 03-31-2019, 10:00 PM

Looking awesome Obi Wan!

**MarnochS** · 04-11-2019, 01:13 PM

Plugging away .....Horizon....definitely a... maybe.....

Flaps - bottom hinged, top actuated and 55 degrees. Outer flap goes to Rib 7. Estes 1/2" rocket tubes for servo wire containers.

**MarnochS** · 04-12-2019, 01:56 AM

Thanks Gunny,

Winglet fun....going to make a plug/mold for the winglets from blue foam so Hotwire templates ( Formica ) were made and stuff was cut.

Using PSU 94-097 winglet airfoil

Since I was over zealous sanding the cut ridges and sanded off the top trailing edge, fiberglassing it so I won't put too many dents in it.

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