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N44VY · 22 October 2009, 02:45 AM

Note the wider gap in teh rudder, above the rudder control horn, as well as the large gusset at the rudder hinge post.

This replica was built for the USAF Museum at Dayton in the late 1980's, I believe. Note the tacks and upholstery nails used to attach teh fabric. The wing fabric was fastened to the ribs with rush strips nailed thru to the ribs with the same button-head upholstery nails.

22 October 2009, 02:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
N44VY Observer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 55	USAF Museum Curtiss Model D-IV Empennage Note the wider gap in teh rudder, above the rudder control horn, as well as the large gusset at the rudder hinge post. This replica was built for the USAF Museum at Dayton in the late 1980's, I believe. Note the tacks and upholstery nails used to attach teh fabric. The wing fabric was fastened to the ribs with rush strips nailed thru to the ribs with the same button-head upholstery nails.