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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

02-25-2019, 04:17 PM

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Need some advice about modifying wing for retracts.

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Posted By Chris Nicastro

Watch the weight you add to the build, at some...

Watch the weight you add to the build, at some point its just overkill for a plane of this size.

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

02-20-2019, 02:33 PM

Replies: 21

Need some advice about modifying wing for retracts.

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Posted By Chris Nicastro

Good question, either works but the blind nuts...

Good question, either works but the blind nuts have a tendency of stripping and having issues, for some people. If you use wood screws then in the event of a hard landing the screw can tear out...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

02-18-2019, 11:25 PM

Replies: 21

Need some advice about modifying wing for retracts.

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Posted By Chris Nicastro

The rails are not capped I see. You should have a...

The rails are not capped I see. You should have a complete rib all around the rails. I’d add a filler piece of ply and then run some thin ply sheet or some carbon fiber along the faces each side of...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

02-16-2019, 09:34 PM

Replies: 21

Need some advice about modifying wing for retracts.

Views: 2,941

Posted By Chris Nicastro

If you have any doubt then soak the ribs and...

If you have any doubt then soak the ribs and doublers for the retracts with thin CA glue to toughen the wood up. Then use epoxy with 3/4 ounce fiberglass cloth or tape to laminate each side and blend...

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