[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[Gene Buckle]

On Mon, 24 Nov 2008, Roy Coates wrote:

> On Mon, 24 Nov 2008, Gene Buckle wrote:
>
>>> Wiggle Board?   HAR!!  LMFAO !!
>>>
>> Didn't you use this for the cockpit you built for the Uni a few years ago?
>
> No. That used 1/2" playwood for the ribs, some regular white-wood for the
> stringers, and 4mm hardboard for the skin. (low budget, oh yes).
>
> The skin was glued to the ribs. Wood glue is amazing stuff, it never fails
> to amaze me.  What I did do was lay the hardboard sheets over the pit for
> 24 hours which gave the board a nice curve - then glued them in place
> using clamps and brads to hold it while the glue set.
>
Hmmm.  I'll have to look into that.  The hardboard I have is just a bit 
thinner than what you used.  Did you set the brads and fill over the hole 
afterwards?

Glue & brads would be a nice alternative to 500+ screws. :)

>
> The new sim is all welded steel - bet it breaks  ;-)
>
I bet you're right. :)

g.


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