(See Figure 5)
Hold the elevons together and sand them until they are identical. Trim the
outboard end to match the angle of the wing tip. Trim the inboard end of the elevon to
match the angle of the motor cut-out. Make the elevons about 1/16” shorter than the wing
tip to make sure the elevons don’t rub against the winglets after they are installed.
(See Figure 5A)
Round the top of the trailing edge of the elevon. Sand a 45
o
angle into
the front of the elevon.
Spray the elevons with any spray enamel. Primer works well. Apply a light coat of paint
and immediately wipe it with a cloth before it soaks in and dries. Let the paint dry and
repeat the procedure one more time.
(
See Figure 6)
Make sure that the paint is dry. Position the elevon on the trailing edge of
the wing with small pieces of masking tape on the bottom side. Move the elevon to check
for binding. Peel the paper backing from the 1” x 3 mil Mylar hinge tape. On the top
side, align the hinge tape by holding the peeled paper over the seam. Secure the elevon by
pressing the hinge tape in place at one end. Press the hinge tape down along the length of
the elevon. Remove the masking tape. Make a tape hinge the full length on the top side of
both elevons.
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Figure 6
Remove this material
Figure 5
Trim ends
to match
Figure 5A
Tape hinge
