Sukhoi SU-26, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 28 / 39

29. ‡ Insert the vertical fin L.E. into the slot in Former
J and slide the rudder post into the fuselage.
‡ Check to make sure the fin is at a 90º angle to
the stab and then glue in place.
‡ Glue the two TURTLEDECK BACK-UPS, as
shown.
30. ‡ Slide the 1/32” ply TURTLEDECK back around
the fin.
‡ Again using the spray bottle and water, soak the
top center of the turtledeck.
31. ‡ When satisfied with the fit, apply glue to the for-
mers, fuselage, fin and stab.
‡ Immediately wrap the turtledeck down onto the
fuse and tape in place until dry.
‡ When thoroughly dry, bevel-sand the plywood
edge where it overlaps the fuse. Also sand the
turtledeck front flush with Former F.
‡ As with the top front sheeting, fill the step with
JET Model Mate™ and sand smooth.
32. ‡ Go over the fuselage, sanding all seams and
joints.
‡ Then, finish sand the entire fuse assembly with
fine grit sandpaper to provide a smooth surface
for covering.
THIS COMPLETES THE BUILDING PORTION OF
YOUR MODEL. MAKE SURE ALL PARTS ARE WELL-
SANDED AND ALL NICKS ARE FILLED. THEN PRO-
CEED TO THE “GENERAL INFORMATION BOOK”,
COVERING SECTION. AFTER COVERING THE
MODEL, RETURN TO THE FINISHING SECTION IN
THIS BOOK AND CONTINUE.
‡ Before the glue has set and with the fuse sitting
flat on the work surface, check to make certain
the stab is parallel to the building board.
‡ SLOWLY wrap the plywood around the form-
ers and down onto the fuselage sides.
‡ Check the fit and trim, if necessary.
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EQUAL OVERLAP
FILL STEP
LIKE THIS
NOT LIKE THIS