The 1st wing takes further shape with heavy clamp action (again)...
Beveled the nose rib ply along the top spar for future smooth(er) fabric transition.
As usual 1 coat of 15% Tim-bor plus 3 thin coats of West System are also applied inside the nose section.

My former Swiss flying school (some 36 years ago!) has accepted my request for a tailored PPL revalidation training. Some of the people are still working there after all that time... Will commence training after passing my medical.

It`s nice

Beautiful work as ever, Reto.  

Bruce

After 3 weeks of training in my former flying school, I am happy to report that I have re-gained my EASA PPL.

Katana: PPL training
Piper L4: Taildrager extension
Slingsby Firefly: Light aerobatics, hampered by getting pale in the face...

The Thai authorities have granted a provisional 5 year permit for my MM.
Build update will follow...

Many congrats, Reto!  I hope you'll soon be putting your licence to good use over the steamy jungles of Thailand. Be careful of elephants if you have to land out . . .

Bruce

YEEHAW ! You must be one of the happiest pilots in Thailand. Congratulations and well done.

Congrats Reto  

monte

Thank you Bruce, Aeronut and Monte for your kind words...

The r/h wing has finally been finished and found a safe place on the wall...
Some picture of the later building stage are attached below.
The rainy season has started very early this year with daily heavy showers, sometimes during the whole night. Luckily no flooding though...

Aileron...

Used "Brian clamps" (tnx Brian ) and cable ties.

Wing tip and tank...

With a heat gun I was able to get the wing tip to follow the rib profile.
Doubled up support bridges for the fastener screws seem strong enough.

The tank installation is straight forward and two RS-8 pieces hold the tank in place.

You are doing a great job! The fun of covering is getting closer than you think.

Wing trailing edge closure...

Thank you Bruce for your great documentation on the topic in your ETLB log!

At first I was quite hesitant because I worried about the resulting straightness of the two trailing edges (after glueing the curved ply)... Luckily all turned out straight and the gaps between the aileron and the trailing edges are quite uniform.

The only way to glue and hold the curved ply in place was by using tons of 3M Magic tape. The actual trailing edges needed a precise cut so the resulting angle would match the radius of the ply.

And then the never ending Timbor (1x) and West System (3x) coating for the tropics.
It is really a pain to do it properly...  

The finished wing...

... safely up on the wall...

Really beautiful and inspiring work.

Tom

Reto, your work is truly outstanding. I know I've said it before, but when I see how beautiful your wing looks, it would just look so good to cover it in transparent Tedlar film.

I totally agree with you how tedious it is hand brushing on all the protective varnish/epoxy over the interior parts. Worst part of the build for me. But it must be especially important to do a thorough job in Thailand, because of your tropical heat & humidity.

Good to see you enclosed the rear wing section at the aileron L/E.  I did it both to stop the T/E curl that has been reported here, but more to seal the wing against mud wasps that build huge mud nests everywhere. Also any other of our wildlife - everything in Australia is out to get you.

Keep up the good work. Makes me want to build again. . .

Bruce

Seems a shame to have to cover that....

What did you use to seal the rear of the wing at the aileron?

Quoted from aeronut

You are doing a great job! The fun of covering is getting closer than you think.

I really hope to get the job done till the end of the year...

Quoted from Tom

Really beautiful and inspiring work.

Tom

Thank you Tom, I am trying...  

Cheers
Reto

Quoted from beragoobruce

Good to see you enclosed the rear wing section at the aileron L/E.  I did it both to stop the T/E curl that has been reported here, but more to seal the wing against mud wasps that build huge mud nests everywhere. Also any other of our wildlife - everything in Australia is out to get you.

Keep up the good work. Makes me want to build again. . .

Bruce

Good morning Bruce

Yup, that's why I decided to close it too and your solution seemed the most elegant one...  

Having our MG lady in the shed for some mayor upgrades, but can't wait to continue with the remaining wing...

Just pick one:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/building_materials/bm/menus/kits/index.html

Cheers
Reto

Quoted from Sterling Silver

What did you use to seal the rear of the wing at the aileron?

Birch, 0.8mm

So many possibilities to build, Reto, & so little money    See the 'How much $$$' thread on this page for what I'd like to build next.

Your MGBGTV8 looks so good. So now you have more demands on your time: 2 x ladies + 1 x cat + 1 x aeroplane. You will have to prioritise!

Bruce

Quoted from beragoobruce

So many possibilities to build, Reto, & so little money    See the 'How much $$$' thread on this page for what I'd like to build next.

Your MGBGTV8 looks so good. So now you have more demands on your time: 2 x ladies + 1 x cat + 1 x aeroplane. You will have to prioritise!

Bruce

Great choice Bruce, the Menestrel is a fine looking airplane and additionally your wife will get a reward for her everlasting patience...   How many different rib jigs are required for construction of the half elliptical outer wing section?

I wished my old lady would be a BGTV8, had to settle with just a CGT. At the moment the priorities are quite clear though...

Cheers
Reto

D'Oh! Forgot it was a CGT. Same colour as my V8, plus my brain is fading fast. . .

Yes, lots of rib jigs on that Menestrel wing. But you've got to love an elliptical wing. And the build is partly the point of the project, as it was with my Max, so I don't mind if it takes a while.

Best

Bruce

Bruce, if elliptical wing what about the Isaacs Spitfire?  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B16biTRzECw

Caught a nasty sinus infection, but now the second wing takes shape (U/S for 3 weeks).
Having the first wing as a template safes time...  
Ready for glueing ribs, anti-drag diagonals and compression members to spars.

Sorry to hear you where under the weather. Wing looks great!Hope your build is coming along and you will soon be sending us videos of your first flight.