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Step 11 - Wing Assembly (R6 or R7?)
If I could butcher a phrase from the
Talking Heads for a moment -
it's time to ask yourself - are you going to build your Minuette with
ailerons or without?
It can easily be flown either way - it's just a question you'll need to
quickly answer -
like right now kinda-quick.
• If you're going to build with ailerons as we show on our
prototypes, you'll locate two R7s from BP3.
• If you're a bit aileron-phobic, wanting to go with a simple 3
channel non-aileron setup, then you'll locate two more R6s
from BP1 or BP2, and...one A1 from BP5.
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Step 12 - Wing Assembly (No ailerons?)
If you chose the 3 channel, non-aileron path, then you'll need
to add A1 as part of the trailing edge sheeting. Pin and glue A1
in position butting up against WS3, extending the trailing edge
sheeting.
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Step 13 - Wing Assembly (R6 or R7?)
Locate four SW3s from BP5 or
BP6.
Regardless how you answered
Step 10, it's time to install
the ribs you selected and the
webs. This photo shows the
R7s in place (the aileron path).
Dry fit the first rib and pair of
SW3 webs first, then when
satisfied with how these pieces
fit, glue them in place, making
sure they're aligned and all tabs are properly seated. The bottom
edges of the SW3s should be glued to the sides of the lower spar
and the rib should be flat against the plans.
Then do the same for the next rib and the other pair of SW3s.
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Step 14 - Wing Assembly (WS2)
Locate one WS2 from BP10. Note the pre-cut slots in its leading
edge and the small etched circle on one end.
Pin WS2 in place over the
plans so that the notches face
the leading edge, and the
end with the etched circle is
toward the root rib (R3).
If you're NOT using ailerons,
then WS2 will also butt up
against the end of A1. Pin and glue WS2 in place as shown.
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Step 15 - Wing Assembly (R4, R5, R4, SW3)
Locate two R4s and one R5
from BP1 or BP2. Also locate
six SW3s from BP5 or BP6.
A pair of SW3s and one of
the R4's is installed first,
using the same techniques
as you've used to install the
other ribs and webs. Then install another pair of SW3s and the R5.
And finally you'll install the remaining pair of SW3s and the R4.
Again dry fit these first and make sure everything is aligned and all
tabs are properly seated. The bottom edges of the SW3s should
be glued to the sides of the lower spar and the rib should be flat
against the plans with the rear fitting into the pre-cut slot in the rear
sheeting (WS2).
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Step 16 - Wing Assembly (R3, SW3)
Locate one R3 from LP4 or LP5
and two SW3s from BP5 or BP6.
Glue them place as shown with
the R3 flat against the plans
with R3 rear fitting into the
pre-cut slot in the rear sheeting
(WS2).
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Step 17 - Wing Assembly (R3, SW2, SW1)
Locate two R3s from LP4 or
LP5. Also locate a pair of
SW2s and SW1s from LP3,
LP4 or LP7.
A pair of the SW2s are
installed first, then one R3
rib.
Dry fit these first fit and
make sure everything is aligned and all tabs are properly seated.
The bottom edges of the SW3s should be glued to the sides of
the lower spar and the rib should be flat against the plans with the
rear fitting into the pre-cut slot in the rear sheeting (WS2) -
this is
a recording...
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Step 18 - Wing Assembly (A2)
Locate two of the A2s from BP1, BP2 or BP3. These are glued to
the rear of both R6 ribs, to help reinforce the joint where they meet
each edge of A1. I don't have
a pic for that, but refer to plans
and you'll see them there.
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Step 19 - Wing Assembly (Leading edge)
Locate one of the 1/4 x 1/2" x 36 balsa strips. Measure and cut this
strip to become the leading edge of the wing. Leave a little extra
on each end (roughly 1/4" or so). Also make sure that the 1/2" side
is against the ribs when it's attached. Working a little at a time, glue
this strip in place to each rib and to the front of the leading edge
sheeting and wing tip balsa.
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Step 20 - Wing Assembly (Ailerons?)
If, AND ONLY IF, you opted
for ailerons, locate another
1/4" x 1/2" x 36" balsa strip.
Measure and cut a length of
this to span between the two
R6 ribs as shown here. Make
sure it's a good, snug fit and
the 1/2" side is up against the
R7 ribs when gluing in position.
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Step 21 - Wing Assembly (create dihedral box)
Now it’s time to cut-away the center of the first two R3 ribs.
ARE YOU BUILDING YOUR MINUETTE WITH OR
WITHOUT AILERONS?
PAY ATTENTION TO THE NEXT SEVERAL OF STEPS!!!!
