Hi Graham,
Don't forget that back then, each of the three construction "Modules"
had its own manual. I bet you were looking at the first "Tailplane"
manual that for some reason also includes some of the fuse instructions!
Nigel
On 20/02/2013 20:22, GRAHAM SINGLETON wrote:
> Nigel
> I built two or three sets of wings, all with UNI. Imho much better
> than biaxial in this application. For some reason my pages of the wing
> construction are missing!
>
> Graham
>
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> *From:* "nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk" <nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk>
> *To:* "europa-list@matronics.com" <europa-list@matronics.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 19:46
> *Subject:* Re: Europa-List: Re: Classic Foam Wings
>
> <mailto:nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk>" <nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk
> <mailto:nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk>>
>
>
> My classic manual is issue 2 and dated 9th December 1994 and that makes
> reference to Bi-Axial. I seem to recall that the prototype was
> constructed using uni, but all production build instructions refer to
> Bi-Axial.
> Either way, using equal weight Uni is perfectly acceptable, just pay
> attention to the orientation of the cloth (+/-45 deg.) particularly as
> you roll over the leading edge. A good tip is to gently mark the
> orientation on the foam with a felt marker to give you something to
> follow (I may be teaching my grandmother to suck eggs here).
> It will probably be easier to work with uni than the originally
> specified Bi-axial though I would recommend working with a helper to
> keep you supplied with regular batches of freshly mixed resin. It's a
> big lay-up and must be done in one go. Another tip not referenced in the
> manual is to use peel ply over the whole surface, it will pay dividends
> when you come to fill the finished wing (another joyous task). Last tip
> is NOT to over sand the sharp profile of the lower leading edge foam
> blocks. It is intentional and is critical to the stall characteristics
> of the finished wing.
>
> These XS boys don't know what they've missed ;-)
>
> Nigel
>
> On 20/02/2013 14:28, spcialeffects@aol.com
> <mailto:spcialeffects@aol.com> wrote:
> > Hi Nigel thanks for the reply. I am a member of about two years now
> > but the wing build chapter I was after was the one before that one
> > which uses uni to skin the wings and not the biaxial cloth. Thanks all
> > the same
> >
> > Sent from my HTC
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> > From: "nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk
> <mailto:nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk>" <nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk
> <mailto:nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk>>
> > To: <europa-list@matronics.com <mailto:europa-list@matronics.com>>
> > Cc: "spcialeffects" <spcialeffects@aol.com
> <mailto:spcialeffects@aol.com>>
> > Subject: Europa-List: Re: Classic Foam Wings
> > Date: Wed, Feb 20, 2013 14:19
> >
> >
> > A pdf copy of the "Classic" manual can be found at the font of all
> > Europa knowledge - The Europa Club website.
> >
> > Here is a link to the "Wing Build" section:
> > http://www.theeuropaclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Wing-Build.pdf
> >
> > If you're not already a member, you might wish to consider joining as
> > there is a huge pool of expertise amongst the members ....... and
> > they're nice people!
> >
> > Happy building
> >
> > Nigel
> >
> > On 20/02/2013 09:39, spcialeffects wrote:
> > <spcialeffects@aol.com <mailto:spcialeffects@aol.com>>
> > >
> > > The story so far, I'm unable to find the correct spec biaxial cloth
> > and have to go the 2 ply's of uni route to cover my wings, however I
> > don't have the early manual which tells you how to do it so does
> > anyone have it that can send it to me on a PDF? Menu thanks.
> > Spcialeffects@aol.com <mailto:Spcialeffects@aol.com>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Read this topic online here:
> > >
> > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394642#394642
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