Fuselage Construction
Using a
sharp
#11 blade, complete cutting of
notch that runs through former F5. This will
allow passage of strut wire through fuselage.
Now, harden the balsa wood at slot on
fuselage sides where strut wire will pass
through.
Bond ply motor mount doubler F12 on top of
F3 between parts F6.
Install F9. Find edge opposite “U” shape cut
in F9 and position this edge flat against
leading edge of F5 atop F6. First, glue F9
where it contacts F5.
Then, wrap/bond F9 down along top edge o
F6 spanning fuselage sides.
Locate two cross-grained parts F8 (F8a and
F8b) to inside of parts F7 behind grill - see
“Wheel / Axle Detail”. Use the 1/16 in.
aluminum tube axle as alignment guide. Tack
glue parts F8 with med. CA glue.
DO NOT
GLUE AXLE IN PLACE.
Remove axle tube
and permanently glue F8 with thin CA.
Using a sharp #11 blade shape inside surface
of F8 to match radius/relief in grill for tire.
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