BPETRIE wrote:
This may sound crazy but are the arches of the front wings the same as the rear? It may be possible to buy secondhand wings with good arches, then simply cut them out and weld in position. It may be more expensive in the long run but at least you would get new arches.
what an excellent idea! now why didn't i think of that image

if i come unstuck, thats what i'll do, somethings better than nowt. thankyou image