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Carl Goldberg's 1938 Comet Clipper
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The
top view with the balsa scraps installed and shaped. The aft cowl
support balsa has also been tapered to fit hte cowl contour.
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Assembled and sanded, jig still installed.
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The jig has been removed. Later the aft cowl support ply will be sanded to shape.
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.6 ounce glass cloth and epoxy resin will be the final step, followed by paint.
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First step in forming the landing gear. Note the tape on the upper part, this is where the bend begins.
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The K&S Might Wire Bending tool works well. Place the edge of the tape on the center of the mandrel.
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Making the second bend.
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The completed
landing gear. Make the forward bend, then the last step is the
axe bend.
Clipper Mk
II Building Photos and Notes
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