Hi All,
I'm a new builder staring a -14A. Working on Vertical Stabilizer (after having done the SportAir class and a few practice kits) and really enjoying it.
Today I was working on the top tip rib, part VS-706, on the step where I need to radius the corners at the Tip Rib flange to ensure a good fit when skins are installed.
While making the radius on the scotch-brite wheel, I accidentally caught it wrong and it bounced off of the wheel and slightly bent the forward tip of the rib.
Picture below:
It will install fine, but wondering if the part should be replaced? I of course want a "near-perfect" plane, but trying to maintain pragmatism and not be overzealous during the build. The light during the pic makes it worse than it is.
Also - why were the Ribs not sent in blue vinyl? I am pretty sure no clear vinyl on them. Just seems strange considering nearly everything else was sent still covered.
Thanks for your thoughts.
I'm a new builder staring a -14A. Working on Vertical Stabilizer (after having done the SportAir class and a few practice kits) and really enjoying it.
Today I was working on the top tip rib, part VS-706, on the step where I need to radius the corners at the Tip Rib flange to ensure a good fit when skins are installed.
While making the radius on the scotch-brite wheel, I accidentally caught it wrong and it bounced off of the wheel and slightly bent the forward tip of the rib.
Picture below:
![VS-706-e1525532731808.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rkulesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F05%2FVS-706-e1525532731808.jpg&hash=499209fba7a451195efcfb7a7b983c60)
It will install fine, but wondering if the part should be replaced? I of course want a "near-perfect" plane, but trying to maintain pragmatism and not be overzealous during the build. The light during the pic makes it worse than it is.
Also - why were the Ribs not sent in blue vinyl? I am pretty sure no clear vinyl on them. Just seems strange considering nearly everything else was sent still covered.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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