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The fuselage structure around the cockpit is integral with the controls. They will both be made
and installed here, then finalized in Stage 5. The structure is shown in the exploded view, Figure
2.10. The controls can be made operational, but, the control surfaces are not balanced (in the
original or the model) and will sag over time. It is suggested that once built, you freeze the
controls in a neutral position by gluing the surfaces in place.
Figure 2.10 Exploded view of the controls
Make the Fuselage Control Brace, FM5 from 1/16” (1.6 mm) brass rod as shown on Sheet D.
Assemble it with the rudder pedals FC28 (no glue) and glue into FC3b. Attach rudder control
lines turnbuckles, FC20.
Each turnbuckle has 1.5” (3.7cm) of cable to the rudder pedals and has
a 12” (30cm) to later be attached to the rudder. For now wrap this 12” line around a notched
scrap wood as shown in Figure 2.11.
Figure 2.11 Rudder pedals on Control Brace
As a second sub-
assembly, cut the aileron bellcrank pivot, FM4, to length (1/16” inside diameter
tube (1.6mm) x .50” long (12.7mm)) and glue the aileron bellcrank FC31 to it centered between
the ends. Attach aileron control lines and turnbuckles, FC20.
