Well- I have built 4 wood ribs today for the ClipTcraft- I think that is my record. My thumbs are bleeding from the stupid little nails. Man I wish there were a faster way to build wood ribs. I see now why CG went to the stamped aluminum rib.
This brings my total to 12 ribs. There are 26 ribs in my wing design so I am almost 1/2 way there. Not bad for 2 weeks- I had set a goal to do 1 per night but I have found that I miss a few evenings here and there but make up for it on the weekends. I should be done around January 1st. A local fellow is going to build one too so he is next in line for the jig. If anyone else was thinking of building wood ribs for their clipwing you are welcome to my jig.
I have decided to use a tip bow similar to a Cub only not quite that round. This will add a little to my span but I think the rounded tips keep with the classic lines of the tail. Anyone know a good way to make tip bows?
I have all my parts cut out for the stick assy but have to wait for until after the expense of x-mas to have it welded. All the fuselage mods are ready to be welded as well.
This brings my total to 12 ribs. There are 26 ribs in my wing design so I am almost 1/2 way there. Not bad for 2 weeks- I had set a goal to do 1 per night but I have found that I miss a few evenings here and there but make up for it on the weekends. I should be done around January 1st. A local fellow is going to build one too so he is next in line for the jig. If anyone else was thinking of building wood ribs for their clipwing you are welcome to my jig.
I have decided to use a tip bow similar to a Cub only not quite that round. This will add a little to my span but I think the rounded tips keep with the classic lines of the tail. Anyone know a good way to make tip bows?
I have all my parts cut out for the stick assy but have to wait for until after the expense of x-mas to have it welded. All the fuselage mods are ready to be welded as well.
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