Source: 1996 Beartracks, Bob Barrows

Many of you may be ready for the details on wing tip construction. This article will give you a good idea as to what is needed to construct your own tips. There are many texts available on the finer points of fiberglass layup so we will not get in to this area too deeply.

1/4″ plywood is glued to the 3/4″ base plate on the mean line insuring squareness to each other.

Fill in-between form with foam and shape as desired. Cover with fiberglass and sand smooth. The mold is now finished. Two molds, left & right need to be made.

The wing tips can now be made by laying up three layers of 7.5oz. fiberglass cloth and resin over the waxed molds. Sand outside of wing tip to desired finish and remove from molds. These wing tips take quite a lot of work to make. You may best consider buying from T.Q. Fiberglass Products listed in the suppliers section.