Riblets in elevator and trim tab

[truflite]

I have made forms on my mill to the angles needed. I sell the set of three for $25.00 if you are interested. Note, they must be sized, fitted and drilled as no two aircraft are the same.

Dave Nellis

[truflite]

Contact me at truflite@yahoo.com or davidnellis691@comcast.net

Dave Nellis

[robraven4]

Originally Posted by frazitl

I built riblets for my trim tab fro .025 stock too. Made forms from hardwood and after many iterations, I had a pattern that works well. Let me know if you'd like to borrow the forms and patterns.

Check our my kitlog entry at http://www.mykitlog.com/frazitl/ on 4-18-2006.

http://www.mykitlog.com/users/displa...g=13674&row=11

Terry the elevator/ trim tab riblets look great! Do you still have a pattern you can share? If so can you email to robbiebobert@yahoo.com ? Thanks!

[wjb]

I did riblets, too, back in the day, worried that I'd mess up the bend.

But now, with the tail, wings, and most of the fuse behind me, I'd wouldn't think twice about bending them now that I have confidence in my skills and practiced on all those parts in the scrap bin.

I made a wood form on the saw and bent them, just like they show you in the books. Worked great as well.

[truflite]

I made hardwood forms and made about six sets and sold five. No interest after that. Forms have walked away somewhere in my basement. If you want to make your own riblets, make one form at 10* and the other at 11*.