Work continues on the wing spars of the Southern Cross. Diaphragms (vertical spacers) have been fitted, and fine plywood webs are being fitted to the sides of each spar to enclose them. Following this ribs will be manufactured and slid over the spars. Some of the detail can be seen […]
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Here’s a report from the Southern Cross Replica team. The Southern Cross team is pleased to report that after nearly two years in the making, the four six metre long re-manufactured laminated spruce wing spar booms have now been joined on to the original un-damaged sections of the wing spars. […]