Re: Eduard 1/72 Fokker D.VIII
Jess Stuart (jess@optx.com)
Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:53:54 -0800 (PST)
> >> structure also changed internally. On the forward edge of the wing at the
> >> end of each constant chord section should appear the usuual Fokker
> >> "stacking pad"
> >
> > What is a "stacking pad"?
> >
>
> Stacking pads are small metal "bumps" about 35mm in diameter that were
> attached to many Fokker designed aircraft. They are put on the leading edge
> of the wing to prevent scuffing the leading edge during assembly or
> transport. Most German A/c traveled by car trailer and rail
> quite often so diasassembly was a regular thing.
Rather clever of them. Thanks for the info 8^)
I love this email list. 8^) There's always something fasinating (sp?)
for me to learn 8^)
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