Tail Feathers
1.
Build the Rudder, Vertical Stabilizer, Elevator, and Horizontal Stabilizer. Parts are grouped according to tail
section component on the 3/16” balsa sheets. Work with each component separately. Assemble over plan
sheet, removing only those parts necessary to complete each individual component. Start each assembly by
building up the outside edges (just like a puzzle) – finish by inserting center truss parts. Though the parts fall
together and self jig, pay particular attention to part orientation and making solid glue joints.
D
B
B
E
E
E
E
H orizontal
S tab.
V ertical
S tab.
B
B
E
E
D
D
A
A
C
C
R udder
A
A
D
D
C
C
F
F
B
B
C
C
F
F
6"x
3
16
" A lum . Tube
E levator
D
2.
Elevator Joining Tube. Verify that the provided 3/16” aluminum tube is of the appropriate length and rough the
surface with fine grit sand paper to remove dirt, oil, and debris from the tube. Wipe tube with rubbing alcohol,
then, Using thin CA, tack the joining tube to each elevator half and allow to dry. Once dry use a small amount
of 5-minute epoxy to create a fillet between the wood and the aluminum tube.
3.
Sand all surfaces with fine grit sand paper, rounding leading edge pieces while leaving trailing edge parts
square, in preparation for your preferred hinging method (Centered CA Hinging is Recommended).
Fuselage
Fuselage components are exceptionally brittle until the entire assembly is complete – this is especially true aft of the wing
saddle. Handle parts accordingly and
do not force the fit! Do not glue a part until instructed to do so – failure to
follow this simple instruction may result in a break down of the space time continuum
or may result in a fuselage
that is not square and true. To date no one has failed to follow this instruction so the consequences outlined above are
but pure speculation.
1.
Let’s assemble the major fuselage sub assemblies. Assemble Fuselage sides and formers F9, F10, F11, FB1,
FT1, FB2, and H1. Align parts with rolled plan sheet and wick CA into joints.
F 10
F 10
F 10
F 10
F 10
F11
F10
F11
F 11
F11
F11
F10
F 11
F11
F 12
F 12
F12
F12
F12
F 12
FT1
H1
F B2a
FB
2
d
FB2c
F B2b
FB1
F9
F 9a
F 9b
SR2
SR2
A
A
B
B
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