The Flying Deuces
Rich's "
Oh, I'm SURE the prop nut is tight ! "
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| Damage to the underside of the wing is hidden by 'non-damaged covering'. | |||
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| Cut away covering and repair damaged wood. | |||
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| Sanding where necessary. | |||
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| Cut covering & tack in place with large heating iron. | |||
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| Use small heating iron for the tight spots. | |||
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| After all the edges are sealed with the heating irons use the hot-air gun to stretch the material & tighten. Total wing repair time was 3 hours. | |||
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| Assess fuse damage - starting to add wood to strengthen weak spots...... | |||
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| More Photos As Project Progresses...... | |||