Final Assembly
The following final assembly steps assume a
fuselage finish method of clear lacquer sealant.
Should you desire to cover the fuselage in film;
the following steps marked with an
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are best
completed after covering has been applied.
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Bond F3 plywood pushrod guide to
fuselage so that it fits flush to
right side
of
fuselage and extends proud of
left side
fuselage.
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Cut 3/16 in. landing gear lug dowel to 1- 1/4
in. and insert centered within 3/16 in. hole in
fuselage doublers, leaving 1/2 in. extending
on both sides of fuselage.
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Match trailing edge of rudder to trailing
edge of fuselage then bond vertical stabilizer
to fuselage using medium CA glue. Stabilizer
must be centered to fuselage "top" and in-line
with canopy.
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Tape horizontal stab. and elevator (bevel
side down) to table, leaving a 1/64 in. gap.
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Apply clear tape over gap. Trim excess
using a sharp blade.
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Fold assembly back on itself to flatten bevel
with stabilizer trailing edge. Apply second
piece of tape and trim excess.
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