I own a slip roll former. I intend to put a slight curve in the sheet first. I use an awl to put a dimple in the metal before hammering in the nail. Use sections that cover only a bout three rib bays at a time, this makes for easier repairs. Use two pieces, one for the bottom of the LE, applied first, then a piece for the top. I intend to work from the LE back toward the spar, and use a 2 x 2 to act as a "squeegee" to keep things flat, but that could change. I'm using aluminum roll flashing from the hardware store. Way cheaper than from AS&S. Don't forget to apply a sheet of approved felt over the metal before covering. And use surgical tape to cover every cap strip or other wood to wood joint that might show through or "work" through the fabric. A reminder to all to get a copy of AC43.13 newly revised. Many of the questions asked here are answered there. I also recommend Tony Bingelis' books. They help do it right the first time. dale Stan Peterson wrote: > FlyBaby > > Dale, > > I would be interested in the details associated with installing the > metal on the leading edges and any tips you could pass along in that > regard. I should be ready for the metal sometime within the near future. > > Thank you, > > Stan Peterson > > Dale E Still wrote: > > > FlyBaby > > > > Just got back from Oshkosh, early. Didn't seem to be as many people, > > planes or vendors. I did my shopping quickly, since there wasn't much to > > choose from. The Aeromart had a lot of empty tables. > > I did get reacquainted with John Fulton. He has flown his Flybaby to the > > Fly-in for 26 consecutive years! He was unaware of this DG, but should > > be signing on soon. I also saw a yellow and white Baby taxi by, but > > never found it. > > My status. I will be applying the sheet metal leading edges this week. > > Hope to be covering wings and tail by the end of next month. I have > > built a stainlees steel firewall for my pressure cowling installation. > > It was very easy to form, using mostly hand tools. > > I found a copy of the December 1962 Sport Aviation that contains the > > original Flybaby article. Imagine my surprise when I read the name on > > the address label of the previous owner... Steve Wittman ! > > dale