Keith Evans 3

Brain needs adjusting .Photos all over the shop . Been a bit quiet on the build front for a few days .took advantage of the weather and went out and about with Sarah .needed to clear the cobwebs a bit .Here's what I have been up to . The stub wing and Ail. were spot glued together and shaped as a unit .Note I recessed the Ail.to give some clearance against the wing proper when finally fitted . I've added some covering supports at the wing tip out of scrap balsa and formed to shape . The top of the fuselage is also under way .beware that some formers are not the correct width .I've also used 3/32" balsa for the stringers not the specified 1/4" . Started on the lower fus. Note the trimming required to ensure the side will give the correct lie up with the sacrificial jig to get the thrust angle correct .It was try a bit trim a bit etc. until it was satisfactory .

Some more work on the wing today. The innermost four bays appear identical in height so I thought I'd make a little sanding block . I roughly planed and sanded the L.E. but left the centre two bays square . I did this to ensure the former at that position would get a lot of support . Just a little more tidying up and then its onto the underside sheeting and cap strips .

My experiences . I went for a PSA test approx . 11years ago .I had no symptoms at all but my father had it diagnosed in his late 80's . A few days later I was contacted . I was informed that I had a count of 8 and to visit my doctor as soon as possible . I had the digital examination etc . and nothing abnormal was found . I was referred to my local prostate cancer clinic . Over the next 18 months I went in for 3 biopsy tests .The first two ,10 samples taken every time , showed all clear . My count had now risen to 24 .It is important to note that although there is limited accuracy on the test itself it is the differences between each test which is what the experts are looking for . My third biopsy only showed cancer on the last sample taken . How lucky was that as it would have been another 6 months before a next biopsy was due . During all this time I never experienced any symptoms at all . Things moved rapidly from there on with MRI and CT scans being taken and being booked in for surgery .At that time there was a 3 month waiting list . My personal choice for surgery was that I had the nagging doubt that other treatments may still have allowed the cancer to spread further . 5 years after the operation I was given the all clear . My PSA count is less than 0.1. and it is now 7 years after the operation . Every operation anniversary I reward myself with a nice bottle of expensive plonk. I have to say that all the examinations and biopsies caused me very little discomfort . My advice would be to relax as much as possible and don't resist . All the best to those who may be worrying .Have the test . Edited By Keith Evans 3 on 10/10/2020 19:26:34 Edited By Keith Evans 3 on 10/10/2020 19:27:25

    Just a few things done today . The new bulkhead with captive nuts . I've started on the wing snake outlets . This is not shown on the plan but I thought it was necessary in this area . This is the1/32" ply cover . It is fitted at the wing tip and both ends are recessed into the T.E. and rear of the L.E. sheeting . I used 1/32" ply for its flexibility to try and cope with the complex shape in that area . Once fitted I glued a similar cover of 1/32" balsa . Any remaining gaps in that area will be filled later . Although only a small part of the build it did take some time to develop the cover shape itself .     Edited By Keith Evans 3 on 10/10/2020 18:44:58