Crack in trim tab

[jcoloccia]

Originally Posted by Dgamble

I think I can recover the existing right side horn. Not sure I want to, though.

I'm thinking that if you do it as Mel suggests, having the horn on the side like that is fine. I was really surprised to see the horn just attached to the end of the skin but attaching the horn to a rib makes the problem go away

[szicree]

I'll bet whatever is in my pocket that the crack has been there since the day that part was made. The folks on here that have expressed frustration with trim tab construction are no doubt talking about the bends that are required to close off the ends. When I tried to make mine, a crack formed exactly where yours is cracked. It was VERY small, but there. At this point, I trimmed the ends off the tab (along with the crack) and made tiny little end ribs, as many before me have done. I'm not sure if this is an option for you, but it might be worth considering.

[lrfrey]

The reason I said "this ain't the part to learn on" is the folded end. That's why so many are rebuilt! If you do the rib as Mel described, you solve that problem, now it does become a part to learn on. I should have said that...
Larry