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When satisfied with the fit and alignment, remove the hinges and carefully apply a thin coat of lightweight oil or petroleum jelly to
only the pivot point
of each of the three hinges. This will prevent the hinges from being glued solid when you install them.
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Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and carefully glue each of the three hinges into only the aileron for now. Make sure that
the hinges' pivot point is straight and flush with the leading edge of the aileron, then remove any excess epoxy, using a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to set up for about 10 minutes before proceeding.
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After the epoxy has set up, test-fit the aileron to the wing panel,
making sure that the leading edge of the aileron is pushed firmly up
against the trailing edge of the wing panel, and that the tip of the aileron
is even with the tip of the wing. There should be no more than a 1/32"
wide hinge gap. There should be a narrow gap between the inboard
edge of the aileron and the wing.
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If you can't push the aileron far enough forward to achieve the proper
hinge gap, you will need to cut a shallow bevel in the trailing edge of the
wing for each of the hinges.
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When satisfied with the fit, remove the aileron and apply another coat of lightweight oil or petroleum jelly to each hinge pivot
point, then hinge the aileron to the wing, using 5 minute epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy, using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol,
and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding.
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After the epoxy sets up, pivot the aileron up and down several times to free up the hinges. If you notice any excess dried epoxy
on any hinge pivot point, it can be removed by carefully using the tip of your modeling knife to cut it away.
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Repeat the previous procedures to hinge the aileron to the other half of the wing, then pull firmly on each aileron to double-check
that the hinges hold securely.
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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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# 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Ruler
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Pencil
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(1) Fuselage w/Hatch Covers
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(1) Plywood Wing-Screw Doubler (W35)
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(2) M4 x 25mm Machine Screws
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(2) M4 Flat Washers
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Paper Towels
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Rubbing Alcohol
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
SECTION 7: WING MOUNTING
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE WING-SCREW DOUBLER
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Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material
from over the top and bottom of the two predrilled wing-screw mounting
holes in the wing. The holes are located 3/4" out from the centerline of
the wing and 1" in front of the trailing edge.
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Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material
from over the two predrilled holes in the plywood wing-screw doubler, too.