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36 The bottom wing tip sheeting is supplied in three pieces. Sections WTS-B and WTS-C must be glued to-
gether before installation onto the wing. Glue WTS-A and the WTSB&C assembly into position.
Shape the leading edge to contour using the
supplied Leading Edge Template as a guide.
The leading edge of any wing is critical to the
performance of that wing, so take your time
and get it right.
The hinge slots in the ailerons and flaps are
laser cut so position is assured however the
slots in the wing trailing edges must be cut
by the builder so a Wing Hinge Slotting Tool
is supplied to simplify the exact placement
of these slots. The Wing Hinge Slotting Tool
must be assembled from two parts, WHST-
A and WHST-B. Glue WHST-A to WHST-B
with the labeled side of WHST-A facing away
from WHST-B. That way you can read the
labeling while in use. VERY IMPORTANT,
make sure that WHST-B is bottomed in the
slots in WHST-A when assembled or the hinge
slots will be at the wrong level.
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39 Lay the wing assembly over the plans and
mark the hinge location onto the trailing
edge. NOTE that the wing hinge-slotting tool
has two slots, one marked AIL for the aile-
ron hinge slots and one marked FLP for the
flap hinge slots. Use an X-Acto knife to cut
the hinge slots. Make shallow repetitive cuts,
each one a little deeper till you break through.
Place the slotting tool against the bottom of the
wing and be sure to use the correct slot for the
hinge you are slotting. If you want to remove
a little material from the slots, a steel diamond
dust fingernail file makes an inexpensive and
effective tool for this purpose. Take care not
to remove too much as you want the hinges to
fit snugly when installed.
Shaping the leading edge using the Leading Edge Template as a
guide.
Cutting the hinge slots for the heavy duty CA hinges is simplified
with this hinge slotting tool.
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This concludes the wing panel assembly. Repeat steps 1 through 39 to assemble the second panel.
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