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After locating and opening the hinge slots, insert and
glue a hinge into each of the stab slots. Let the glue
wick into the slots and allow to dry. Then, attach the
elevators by inserting the other half of each hinge into
the elevator slots. Again, glue and allow to dry.
Repeat this procedure to attach the rudder to the fin.
When the glue has dried, firmly pull at each hinge loca-
tion to make sure the bond is secure. FAILURE TO
FIRMLY INSTALL HINGES CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF
CONTROLL AND A CRASH. Periodically check control
surfaces to make sure the bond has not weakened.
Clean the model surfaces thoroughly before applying
decals.
Cut the decal sheet into sections, as needed. Fold the
decal in half, front to rear. Then open at the fold and
lay the decal out flat. The protective backing will bub-
ble away from the decal at the fold location.Using a
scissors, cut the backing along the bubble, removing
about a 1” wide strip of backing. Carefully position the
decal on the model and, working from the center out,
rub the decal down while peeling off the backing.
It is also possible to make custom decals. Special cut-
ting machines, hooked up to computers, allow one to
create almost any design for application on the model.
APPLYING DECALS
INSTALLING HINGES
CONSTRUCTING THE RUDDER PUSHROD
SIDE VIEW
12" WIRE
1/14" SQ. x17-7/8" BALSA PUSHROD
10" THREADED ROD
TOP VIEW
1.
To construct the rudder pushrod, place the 10”
threaded rod over the plan, with the threads on
the snap link location.
Following the drawing on the fuse, bend to the
shape shown.
Next, carefully bend the non-threaded end at a
right angle and cut off the excess, leaving
about 3/16" which will fit into the wood.
2.
Taking the 1/16 x12" wire, measure 3/16" from
one end and again make a right angle bend.
3.
Place a 1/4" square balsa pushrod over the
plan and trim to size. if necessary.
Make a pencil mark 1" from each end.
Using a 1/16" drill, make a 3/16" deep hole at
each mark.
4.
Using the threaded end of the 10" wire, make
grooves in both ends of the balsa rod, so that
the wire can be recessed into the wood.
5.
Insert the bent end of each wire into the drilled
holes each end of the balsa pushrod.. Then,
glue the two wires in place.
6.
When the glue has dried, use sandpaper to
round the corners and taper both ends of the
balsa pushrod.
Referring to the above drawings, bind the wires
to the wood with strong thread and re-glue the
entire area.
USING ROD
THREADS, FILE A
SLIGHT RECESS.
1"
3/16"
TAPER AND WRAP
WITH THREAD. THEN
COAT WITH GLUE.
