Hi Will and Jon,
I had the same problem and talked to Nev Eyre about it. The wing sockets are
meant
to be bonded in place so that both sockets are firmly in contact with the
wing root when rigged, thus allowing no forward and aft movement of the wingtip
with moderate force (because the wings are pulled inwards against the sockets
by the main pins through the spars). But in practice, there is sometimes a very
small gap between the socket and the root, thus allowing a small fore and
aft movement at the wingtip. Nev suggested trying a stainless steel washer
placed
over the forward socket to shim it out. When you find one the correct thickness,
it should prevent the movement at the tip. Too thick and the wings will
not rig. When you get the correct thickness, it can be bonded on to the wing
root with A420.
But Nev also said if it is only a very small movement at the tip it is not
really
a problem.
Regards,
Keith Hickling,
New Zealand.
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
Mob +64 210640221
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