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Wing Build

 

 

 

 

 

The first step is to join the spar at the center.  Butt 
both pieces together and glue with CA.  When dry, 
glue the 2 leading edge pieces together, then the 2 
trailing edge pieces.  Now, fit the ribs onto the spar, 
then slide in the leading edge and then the trailing 
edge.  When all pieces are together and the wing is 
square you can wick in thin CA into each joint.  

 

Using the 3/32 square stock, glue in the spar caps on 
the bottom of the wing as illustrated in the above 
picture and the drawing. 

 

 

 

After the endcap rib is glued on, glue the trailing edge 
1/4x1/8 stock strip to the trailing edge of the wing.  
Glue the entire long strip on, then trim it when the glue 
sets.  The stick is placed on the trailing edge standing 
on edge, not flat.

 

 
Cut the center rib reinforcements out of the sheeting 
and glue between the 2 center ribs. 

 

ribs

spar cap

Summary of Contents for Skeeter 40

Page 1: ...it Instruction Manual WING SPAN 40 in WING AREA LENGTH 40 in WEIGHT RTF 28 44oz MOTOR Torque 2818T 900 READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARN...

Page 2: ...injury to yourself or spectators and damage property 2 You must assemble the model according to the instructions Do not alter or modify the model as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable mode...

Page 3: ...Hobby Knife Handle 11 Blades Before starting to build please inspect the kit contents for broken or warped parts If any parts are broken or warped to the point that they can not be used please contac...

Page 4: ...s square you can wick in thin CA into each joint Using the 3 32 square stock glue in the spar caps on the bottom of the wing as illustrated in the above picture and the drawing After the endcap rib is...

Page 5: ...5 Add the 1x4 balsa square center reinforcement stick...

Page 6: ...the wood but take a wet washcloth and dampen it until it will easily bend around the leading edge I joined the upper and lower sheets at the center of the leading edge As shown in the above picture ad...

Page 7: ...the 2 ailerons They will be built one at a time Cut all the sticks now fit them together and glue Repeat for the other aileron Glue the tri stock to the leading edge of the ailerons only 45 degrees o...

Page 8: ...rts together Glue the tri stock to the leading edge of the elevator and NOT to the trailing edge of the HStab Rudder As with the other tail surfaces cut the sticks to length according to the printed p...

Page 9: ...n the sticks Find and lay out all the pieces for the fuselage Lay them all out on the plans and cut the sticks to fit When all sticks are cut glue them together to form the basic fuselage skeleton The...

Page 10: ...Sheet with the balsa nose sheeting If building the glow version cut out the area in the solid balsa nose that is marked by the laser Glue in the 1 4sq hardwood motor rails and then sheet with the ply...

Page 11: ...into the fuse and square it up by using a string or ruler to measure the distances to the wingtips from the fuselage and from the wingtips to the tail of the fuse If everything matches and the wing i...

Page 12: ...stick The electric motor installation is shown below Fill in the nose area with scrap balsa Take 2 hardwood sticks and glue them together then slid that into the slot in the nose setting the desired...

Page 13: ...ighter snappier feel and often improves knife edge capabilities In any case please start at the location we recommend 2 With all parts of the model installed ready to fly lift the model at the desired...

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