Jerry Hey wrote:

Paul,  I sent these photos to  you  a couple of days ago but they were
not posted so I don't know if you got them or not.   The louvers are
open 35 degrees but can be opened as much as 70 degrees if materials
are added to the side pieces.  The louvers, .020 24T3 which is folded
and riveted to a .5 x .058 aluminum spar, are extremely stiff and
light.   I cannot deflect them at all using my hands. Steel axles are
installed in the ends of the spars.  The axles  ride in steel bushings
that are brazed into the frame.  Movement is  smooth.  These are
operational and could be flown, but I think I will make a better set
eventually that will have exactly the same design but better
craftsmanship.   This set shows the scars of the learning process.
Jerry

I just sent them Jerry. A slip on my part.

Paul Lamar
 
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