Wing Javelin

[mmcgrew]

I have seen some finished planes without the wood "Javelins" (sp)
What are some thoughts on with and without?

TKS
Michael
N9648B

[hatz215]

I would definitely want them on the CB-1 because of the rear wires being close, and they just keep the wires 'quieter'. I used 3/4 dowels attached with rib stitch chord wrapping and spar varnish brushed on the chord which prevents unraveling.
I did a Waco RNF where I cut out two notched areas and made a 'plug' matching the cut out (with wire shaped recesses). I then attached the flush fitting plug with brass machine screws and nuts. I just like the old fashion look of the chord on my airplane.

Steve

[mark]

what is the proper way to tension up the wires is it possible to use a tensiometer

[hatz215]

Here is a previous discussion from the archive.

http://www.hatzbiplane.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/477.html


Steve

[mark]

thanks alot that sounds like a good plan i have a regular cable tensiometer but did not know if it would work on a solid wire