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JG

I hope this pictures will dispel the mystery of the transition from fliteskin sheeting to the wood frame, etc.

Once the strip of glass cloth is positioned in place ( I sometimes tape it or tack it with 3M super 77) I soak it with finishing resin

I don't need to worry about going too far because the tape previously put in place will mark the exact edge of the LE.

Now, wait until it sets, if needed I may brush a second coat before I do the tips.

JG

Before pulling the tape, I sand the LE smooth and run a sharp blade at the edge of the LE:

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Then I pull the tape, revealing a sharp LE

Tips will be done next.

JG

In In order to glass the wing or stab tips I need to mark off the edges with tape after some wood filling.

The tips seem to be the hardest part to fiberglass and I can't do both sides at the same time, so I start with the bottom side first

JG

Paul

And here is the tip finished after a bit of sanding:

Wing is next!

JG

I start taking inventory of the ribs and doublers for the wing:

Stock wood for the spar lamination: