Continue with this
process for all the
wings.
Just a reminder. It
makes it easier to
round the edges if
your first cold crush a
slight bevel to the
edges first.
It also helps to place
the wing on a flat
surface and sand with
a sponge sander to
bevel the edge first
then sand round
second.
Trial fit the elevator
and then make some
very light cuts to
remove the hinge
tape in order to allow
a better glue joint.
Carefully cut out
some hinge tape to
expose the Depron.
This will facilitate a
foam to foam glue
bond at this part of
the elevator.
Remove the cut out
tape. (Please note
that your kit will not
have wood as shown
in these pictures. Just
ignore this difference)
Attach the elevator
and make sure it is
squared up to the
fuselage. Once you
are sure it is aligned
then glue it with Thin
foam safe CA. Apply a
few drops and let it
seep into the joint.
Attach the rudder as
shown.
You will realize that
the bottom part of the
rudder does not reach
the fuselage.
It will look like this if
done correctly.
Do not glue this part
yet.
Cut out a couple of
scrap pieces sized to
fit into the tail open-
ings and to create a
secure fitting for the
rudder.
Make sure your scrap
parts create a snug fit
into the open tail end
of the fuselage and
that it also creates a
secure grip of the
rudder.
Use more thin foam
safe CA to lock in the
rudder and then sand
a tapered effect as
shown.