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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: jknaus on September 05, 2015, 06:15:03 AM

Title: Junkers J.1 top wing
Post by: jknaus on September 05, 2015, 06:15:03 AM

Does anyone know what the consequences are if someone were to not glue in the 2 spars on the WNW Junkers J.1 top wing center section? Does it matter or is this a major issue?
Thanks.
James

Title: Re: Junkers J.1 top wing
Post by: Des on September 05, 2015, 08:55:43 AM

When I built my Junkers the wings were a very tight fit when trying to put them into the centre section, I had to sand the large locating blocks so they would slide together with ease, I did add glue before the final assembly which made for a very strong joint. This is a very heavy model so it needs all the help it can get to hold together, especially the undercarriage and wing struts.

Des.

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Title: Re: Junkers J.1 top wing
Post by: jknaus on September 05, 2015, 09:25:41 AM

Thanks Des. Unfortunately I completely missed the spars and glued the top center section together without them. Not sure if it is worth damaging the wings to pry them apart or not.
James