Elvira building instruction October 2011
6. Fuselage
Front and rear part fit together very tight. So the important
parameters, such as the
difference in angle of attack
and
the
alignment
around the axis of the fuselage, are
automatically adjusted
correctly.
Nevertheless, before you glue the 2 parts together, you can
check the alignment of the V-tail regarding the axis of the
fuselage, so that it is fixed symmetrically.
To do this, mount v-tail and wing on the fuselage. Look at
Elvira from the front and slowly lower the tail, until the ends
of the elevator disappear behind the wing.
If both ends of the elevator disappear at the same time, the
v-tail is aligned correctly.
(You see it here with the example of Erwin – 2 meter.)
Then glue the parts together. Use epoxy-glue and some
cotton flocks to thicken the glue. Before you do so, sand the
gluing spots thoroughly.
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