Mig-17
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Construction
The construction of this model requires
some advanced level of modeling
experience. All of the major parts are
laser cut, and the builder is left to select
wood and hardware to complete the
model.
Materials List
The following is list of the major pieces
of wood and hardware needed to
complete the model. Additional wood
may be required.
(5) 1/16” x 4” x 36” Balsa Wing and Fin
Skins
(2) 1/16” x 1/4” x 36” Basswood Rear
Spars
(1) 1/16” x 1/2” x 36” Basswood Wing
L.E.
(1) 1/4” x 1/2” x 16” Balsa Aileron L.E.
(1) 3/16” x 1/2” x 36” Balsa Wing L.E.
(4) 3/32” x 4” x 36” Balsa Fuselage
Planking
(1) Sullivan #507 Flex Cable
(1) 1/32” x 36” Music Wire
(1) 1/4” x 24” Dowel
Tail Feathers
The stab and elevator are 3/32” balsa
laminated around a central core of 1/64”
plywood. The grain of the balsa should
run parallel to the trailing edge of the
stab. The plywood provides a “joiner”
between the two halves of the stab and
slots for CA type hinges. Add a small
strip of light weight (0.5oz) glass cloth
to the center of the stab to reinforce this
joint. Taper the elevators and round the
leading edge of the stab. Bevel the L.E.
of the elevators, glue the control horns in
place, and temporarily hinge the control
surfaces.
The rudder is laminated in a similar
fashion with 1/8” balsa on both sides of
the plywood core.
The fin is built up and has features to
slide on to the fuselage formers. Sand
the front of each rib to match the angle
of the L.E. Pin the ribs in place over the
plans and glue the ¼” balsa L.E. and
T.E. Glue the V6’s in place using scrap
1/16” plywood to make sure the gap is
correct. Glue the V7 fin tips in place.
