There will be this and one more stage in the completion of these wings.
Basically the structure is complete and it is the wing finishing and control surfaces that need to be completed.
The wing tips are made with the correct dihedral when joined with some strips of glass cloth.
As seen in this photo the alutube are cut through and these tipswill now align perfectly. The tubes are sealed and the blue foam sqaushed in a little , a mix of micro-balloons and resin is used to fill these hollows and makes a hard end rib once cured.
The hollows have been filled , the whole wing water-papered with 360 grit and the final coat applied the results are very shiney and I am pleased.
The glider is starting to come together and these wings will be a big part of its performance.
Each wing weighs about 1850 grams and the aircraft all up weight should be between 7 and 8 kgs with an estimated wing loading of 60-70gr per dmsq quite acceptable.
Cheers
Mike
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