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Tiger Moth
THE TAIL PLANE (STABILIZER)
NB. for both the tail plane and fin rudder, when light
1.6mm strip is required, use it carefully as at least
6 full lengths are required for the completion of
the fuselage .
1) Identify and remove all of the parts on the laser
cut sheets: 1 off T1, 2 off T2- T5, 1 off T6 and 2
off corner gussets .
2) From the stiff 1.6mm square strip, cut a length
for the centre rib using the plan to get the right
length and set it aside.
3) From the light 1.6mm square strip, cut all of the
other ribs using the plan to get the right length.
Set these aside.
4) Pin down the tail plane central spar T1.
5) Lay out the parts starting at T6 and work round
in each direction, making any small adjustments.
When you are satisfied, glue all the parts in
position making sure that you have nice neat
butt joints. Allow this outline to set.
6) Once the outline is set, glue all of the ribs in
place adjusting the length if necessary. Then add
the two corner gussets.
7) Leave to set, then remove from the board and
give both sides as well as the outside edges
a light sand. Be careful so as not make the
structure too thin or cause unevenness in the
surface by over sanding.
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