Canard Torsion Tabs

Doghouse sanded, edges being glassed.

 

 

 

Trimming (then sanding) doghouse edges.

 

Fitting doghouse to the fuselage.

 

 

Doghouse filled, sanded, hot glued to the canard. (Glued along the duct tape to hold in place, and then able to easily remove) 

Backing pieces, covered with tape, in place to support torsion tab layups.
Torsion tabs after layup, drilling of holes for doghouse, installation of nut plates.
Torsion tabs being layed up on the fuselage (canard tabs taped off for easy removal).

Pilot side, fuselage torsion tab after layup. Backer board was held in place with hot glue, covered with tape for easy removal.

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