Section 1: Framing of the Airframe – Cont.
Step 19
Now separate the unglued portions of the
cap strips at the ends of the T.E. assembly.
Next, place a small piece of balsa stock or a
pencil in between the cap strip and the ¼" x
3/8" T.E. stock to keep the cap strip
elevated. Sand the trailing edge to match
the taper of the wing tip balsa stock. Repeat
the sanding and shaping of the T.E. for both
top and bottom of the T.E assembly on both
sides of the airframe.
18
When you have finished shaping both sides
of the T.E., glue the cap strips down to the
tapered T.E assembly on both sides of the
airframe.
Your cap strips and trailing edge should look
like the photo below when completed.