MicronWings SkyFox Manual Download Page 4

 
When gluing in he leading and trailing edges, press 
them down from the top to slot in the ribs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Glue in place the 

Wings Leading Edge Spar 

ensuring 

that the end with the notch in it is attached to the 
outermost rib. Allow to dry before continuing. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Glue in place the 

Wings Trailing Edge Spar 

in the 

same way as above and allow to dry before continuing.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Glue in place the 

Wing Tips Capping

 

pieces with the 

thicker end toward the leading edge of the wings.  
 
 
 
 
 
Glue in place the 

Wing Main Spar Joiners

 

on 

either side of one of the wing’s main spars.  
 
Ensure the top and bottom of the joiner pieces is 
flush with the top and bottom of the 

Wing Main 

Spar. 
 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for SkyFox

Page 1: ...section and tailplane this plane can be built relatively simply It also features a unique covering techniques where the film is supplied as a tube Virtually no gluing is required as the film is heate...

Page 2: ...in the sheets until they are needed Main Body Former Wings Main Spars Wings Leading Edge Spars Wings Trailing Edge Spars Ribs Wing Main Spar Joiners Wing Mounts Wing Mount Boxing Wing Tips Capping Ce...

Page 3: ...sheet to the work surface ensuring it is completely flat and free from wrinkles The Wing Sections Lay the Wing Main Spar on the work surface and glue in place the 2 Ribs in the slots furthermost towar...

Page 4: ...to dry before continuing Glue in place the Wings Trailing Edge Spar in the same way as above and allow to dry before continuing Glue in place the Wing Tips Capping pieces with the thicker end toward t...

Page 5: ...re flush with the top and bottom of the Wing Main Spar Once The joint is dried glue the leading and trailing edge spars together Use some masking tape to keep them lined up while the glue dries Glue i...

Page 6: ...Start with the hair dryer about 30cm away and move closer as needed to allow the covering to shrink Work a little on one side and then turn over and work on the other side alternating to tighten both...

Page 7: ...ly Take the pin and feed it through the Propeller Assembly as shown Put the propeller on so the rounded part of the hub is toward the back touching the Propeller Assembly Use some fine tipped pliers t...

Page 8: ...of the Tailplane Mount to allow the glue to bond easily to it Use foam safe glue such as UHU Por Expanded Polystyrene to attach the tailplane to the Tailplane Mount Foam glue us used because unlike w...

Page 9: ...one centimetre at a time off the main body former to achieve the correct balance point However don t trim more than a few centimetres off If needed add more weight to the nose Balanced Test glide with...

Page 10: ...d up Start with 1 3 knots and progress to and finally a full row of knots Double knotting is not recommended as it will eventually lead to the rubber breaking Spare rubber can be purchased on the Micr...

Reviews: