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E Attach the aileron to the forward edge of the two interplane frames.
F Do steps 3 D and 3 E again, and assemble the left wing assembly.

A Remove the elevators and rudders from the fret   and remove any burrs from the 

attachment tags.

B Butt join the elevators and rudders as shown in Figure 7 below and bond them.

Figure 7

A Basket assembly

(1) Remove the basket from the fret and remove any burrs from the attachment 

tags.

(2) Fold the basket as shown below in Figure 8 below, then bond the edges to give  

strong joints. Leave the basket until the adhesive has cured.

(3) Apply the preferred adhesive, then put the basket in position in the fuselage 

and leave it until the adhesive has cured.

Figure 8

B Put the right wing assembly in position. Engage the slots in the wing spars with 

those in the wing ribs and attach the right wing assembly. Bond the joints and leave 
the assembly until the adhesive has cured.

4 EMPENNAGE ASSEMBLY

5 AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY

ELEVATORS

RUDDERS

F

RW

AR

O

D

BASKET

EMPENNAGE

ASSEMBLY 

EMPENNAGE

PIVOT

FUSELAGE
ASSEMBLY

LEFT WING

ASSEMBLY

RIGHT WING

ASSEMBLY 

Summary of Contents for Historic Wings

Page 1: ...Historic Wings History Notes and Assembly Instructions 1 72 Metal Kit of the Copyright unknown 1906 Santos Dumont 14 bis...

Page 2: ...ntoinetteV 8 50 hp 37 kW driving apusher propeller Performance Maximumspeed 25 mph 32km hto43 km s Range 720 ft demonstrated 220 m Wingloading 1 2lb ft 5 7 kg m Specifications 14 bis Introduction This...

Page 3: ...ngine 1 off Miscellaneous Figure Santos Dumont 1 off Fuel tank 1 off Instructions 1 set Oil tank 1 off Stainless steel wire 1 length Propeller 1 off Cream Litespan film 1 sheet Tyre main wheel 2 off T...

Page 4: ...14bis STENCIL BASKET 1 A Drill a 1 16 1 5mm diameter hole through the centre of the female form tool as shown in Figure 1 below This is to let you push the discs of spokes out of the form tool after...

Page 5: ...the spoke discs will be attached 2 Apply your preferred adhesive in the recess on one side of a cast metal tyre then attach the conical spoke disc as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 3 When the adhesive is...

Page 6: ...ilerons from the frets and remove any burrs from the attachment tags B Fold all the ribs on each wing through 90 C Engage the slots in the wing spars in the slots in the verticals of the centre sectio...

Page 7: ...ket as shown below in Figure 8 below then bond the edges to give strong joints Leave the basket until the adhesive has cured 3 Apply the preferred adhesive then put the basket in position in the fusel...

Page 8: ...holes in the rear face of the propeller hub and the aft face of the engine for the ends of the drive shaft 2 Attach the four exhaust manifolds to the top of the engine 3 Attach the engine to the engi...

Page 9: ...ge as shown on the 3 view drawing A If the airframe is to be painted do it at this stage in the assembly Paint the structure to resemble a light to medium brown wood If the model is to be covered with...

Page 10: ...n or product improvement This kit is manufactured in the United Kingdom by Aircraft In Miniature Limited 19 Watling Street Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 6JJ England Email info aim72 co uk Web site www ai...

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