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RV-7 Wingtips

Jpm757

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I have a set of W-715 wingtip with cutouts for ldg/nav lights. Are there
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wingtips for the -7 without the recess for lights?
 
Wingtip evolution:

W-415 Flat Top no recess
W-715 Batwing smaller light recess
W-715 Non-Batwing smaller light recess
W-715-1 Larger light recess

Current plans, plus Vans “OP” drawings, plus this website shows the differences.
 
Lamp recess could be filled in fairly easily. If you have the lens, polish inner surface with release agent or wax. Lay up 3 layers of fiberglass inside. Pop out the formed fiberglass cups & trim to size. Glue in place with flox slurry. Finish off with micro balloon mixture & light bondo as necessary.
This fix would be cheaper than the cost of freight if you did find a pair of tips without the recesses.
 
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