| The
foam wing cores were cut and were sheeted in the usual manner
using 1/32" balsa. Follow the wing plan for cutting the
stub spar slots in the foam before sheeting. |
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| The
leading edges give the unique Phantom profile. I opted for
this method as the wing cores would be simpler to cut and
sheet. All balsa is contest grade. |
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| The
trailing edge has been added and the wings are now ready to
cut into two pieces. |
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| The
tips have been cut and leading edges rounded. Also seen is
the wing tip jig. Make two. |
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| The
wing tips have now been joined to the main wing panels and
fibreglass reinforced. |
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| Seen
here is the wing panels being test fit into the F5 and F6
bulkheads. Do not glue at this time. |
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| The
ailerons have now bee added. Here again, this is done in a
conventional manner. |
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| The
ailerons as seen from the rear. Make sure to keep the inboard
aileron ends short of the wing by about 1/32". |
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| The
fibreglass has been sanded and a light second layer of resin
has been applied. |
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| Here'a
a detail shot of the right wing panel. The wing tips still
need to be added at this point. |
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