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 J-3 Cub Construction Project Session #34

34 J-3 Leading Edge Wing Extensions
 
Well, I finally got over my disappointment and have decided to continue on with the J-3 Cub. I have been avoiding working out the two wing leading edge extensions that project inside the wing screen over front of the cockpit area. The kit instructions said to make them out of paper and even provided templates for the planking. I don't like paper parts primarily because I am always disappointed in the end result. I used very soft balsa and cut small tapered blocks that fit inside fuselage ribs. They look simple, but I couldn't get inside the fuselage structure to shape the blocks from underneath. So I had to first cut out the two forward fuselage truss members to gain access. They were difficult to incorporate properly, which is what took so long. Then I had to reinstall the two forward fuselage truss members after they were finished, but I am pleased with the way they turned out................Tandy
 
Top view with the wings plugged in.
 
View looking up from the bottom of the wing.
 
View looking head on.

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