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Tail Feathers
General Construction Notes: This kit features our proprietary Trus-Loc™ system as such typical “stick” type construction
has been replaced by precisely cut “stick” components that are keyed to fit in only one direction. The “knuckles” of the
truss are identified with an alpha-numeric use this to match adjoining truss components “A” to “A” and “B” to “B” etc. If a
part does not fit properly chances are very good that you have the wrong part or the part is in backwards. Under no
circumstances should you need to fill significant gaps or re shape the parts
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1.
All of the parts to create the tail feathers are located on the 1/8 in. hard balsa sheets 17 and 18/21. Remove
parts from the sheet with a sharp #11 hobby blade. Assemble the parts on top of your plan set using the
drawings on the plan to reference part location and orientation. Frame up all tail feather components as
illustrated below.
C
C
C
C
D
D
C
C
C
C
2.
With the balsa tail feather framework complete refer to the plan sheet and install provided carbon fiber flat stock
where indicated using medium CA glue.
3.
Round the leading edge of the stabilizers leaving then sand a 45 degree bevel to the leading edge of all control
surfaces (That’s Rudder and Elevator only) in preparation for tape hinges.
