Wing Cradle
As promised, details of the wing cradles. I don't take credit for the idea which has been previously documented in these forums. However, the ones I have seen have been full length and somewhat unwieldy.
The root end sits on a sawhorse.
Make a base frame - I used planed 3x2 all round. The internal width needs to give 2 11" gaps with the 3 uprights - this worked out at 30". Make the frame about 3ft long. Fit wheels.
Make 3 upright frames to fit inside the base. The top should be 1" lower than the sawhorse. Add 2 cross braces 18" below the top. Obviously make sure everything is square.
You will need a piece of scrap carpet about 3x8. Trim it to width and tack it to the centre frame - I used broad head roofing tacks. Clamp in approximately the right position to the outer frame. Position the wing in the cradle and pull the carpet tight so the wing sits snug and level. Tack to the outer frame and trim.
I suspect the sawhorse is going to have to go and a second cradle made when I fit the fuel tanks.
As promised, details of the wing cradles. I don't take credit for the idea which has been previously documented in these forums. However, the ones I have seen have been full length and somewhat unwieldy.
The root end sits on a sawhorse.
Make a base frame - I used planed 3x2 all round. The internal width needs to give 2 11" gaps with the 3 uprights - this worked out at 30". Make the frame about 3ft long. Fit wheels.
Make 3 upright frames to fit inside the base. The top should be 1" lower than the sawhorse. Add 2 cross braces 18" below the top. Obviously make sure everything is square.
You will need a piece of scrap carpet about 3x8. Trim it to width and tack it to the centre frame - I used broad head roofing tacks. Clamp in approximately the right position to the outer frame. Position the wing in the cradle and pull the carpet tight so the wing sits snug and level. Tack to the outer frame and trim.
I suspect the sawhorse is going to have to go and a second cradle made when I fit the fuel tanks.