£
11
£
9
3
Glue the sheeting (VS) to the fin.
£
10
Glue on VT to the tip on both sides.
Sand the fin to final shape.
The vertical fin sheeting is assembled from two laser cut parts and then
sanded flat before installing onto the vertical fin assembly.
The vertical fin assembly ready for sheeting. Note that all hinge pin open
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ings have been capped and the leading and trailing edges have been sanded
to contour with the ribs. Avoid altering the tabs on the trailing edge when
sanding to contour. They will be sanded after the sheeting is attached.
£
12
Use a hinge to mark the trailing edge at
the barrel of the hinge. Remove a small
amount of material from the trailing
edge to allow the hinge to be seated with
the pivot point aligned with the trailing
edge. Note that when the hinge bottoms
in the opening provided your hinge line
will be laser straight.
After sheeting, VT pieces are added and sanded
to contour. Note the hinge pin openings are al
-
ready provided and will assure a straight hinge
line.
When the hinge pins are bottomed in the hinge
pin holes, they are in the correct alignment. A
small amount of material must be removed to
accommodate the hinge barrel.
Assembly of the vertical fin completed and ready for final sanding and shap
-
ing of the leading edge. Very little additional shaping is required to form a
perfect airfoil. Very light, very strong and very quick to build.
