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Since this seems to be an issue not specfic to any model I will post this here.
Despite my best efforts during construction (it was perfect before riveting), I have some slight pillowing of the tank skins between the first two screws which attach it to the splice plate. I understand this a fairly common issue, and I have searched but not found a resolution to my particular case.
Here is what I got...
You can see the tank skin pillowed about the thickness of the skin between the first two screws. The spar isn't sagging, there is no excess sealant in this area interfreing with the splice plate, the tank is screwed/bolted to the spar, and it occurs on both wings in the same spot but nowhere else.
I have been able to improve it somewhat by forming the tank skin by hand, but other than filler , does anyone have any suggestions on how to further improve the fit?
Thanks,
Despite my best efforts during construction (it was perfect before riveting), I have some slight pillowing of the tank skins between the first two screws which attach it to the splice plate. I understand this a fairly common issue, and I have searched but not found a resolution to my particular case.
Here is what I got...
You can see the tank skin pillowed about the thickness of the skin between the first two screws. The spar isn't sagging, there is no excess sealant in this area interfreing with the splice plate, the tank is screwed/bolted to the spar, and it occurs on both wings in the same spot but nowhere else.
I have been able to improve it somewhat by forming the tank skin by hand, but other than filler , does anyone have any suggestions on how to further improve the fit?
Thanks,
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