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[brgranger]

Hello all, I am new to the forum. I received prints for a Model 5 last week from Bob, although no plans to start anytime soon. Probably spend time getting prints digitized and parts built into Solidworks so that I can begin acquiring pieces and parts.

[Nev]

Welcome to the forum !

[brgranger]

Thanks, I sure am excited about this plane!

[sjt]

I got this idea from alaska bearhawk ITOYA Original Art ProFolio 18x24 Black Photo Album Book with 48 Pages - Protective Binder with Plastic Sleeves

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R8XD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I recommend finding a source of 1 inch mdf from a cabinet shop 4 foot by 8 foot for make forms. The 1 inch material works out better then the 3/4


This guy is my favorite builder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki8_gRa5mTk

[brgranger]

I appreciate the suggestion, just ordered it!

[SpruceForest]

Same folio I use - works well for the record copy of plans. Copied all sheets for shop copy that is binder-clipped together and backed with some scrap Tolex (cloth-backed vinyl covering materials for amps, luggage, etc.).

[Redneckmech]

Welcome! I am working on a Five as well, hopefully bending spars this weekend!

[brgranger]

You are not to terribly far away, maybe I will get over that way one of these days!

[sjt]

this was my final solution for bending spars
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