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SECTION 5: WING ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: ALIGNING THE WING PANELS
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Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the excess covering
material that overlaps onto the root ribs of each wing tip panel, leaving
about 1/16" overlapped so it does not pull away. Do the same to
remove the covering material from only the gluing surfaces on each
root end of the wing center-section panel.
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It's very important to the integrity of the glue joints
that you remove as much covering material from the root ribs as
possible. Do not omit this procedure or the glue joints may fail
during flight.
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Working with one aluminum wing joiner for now, use a ruler and a
pencil to locate and draw a vertical centerline on each side of one
aluminum wing joiner.
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Test-fit the aluminum wing joiner into the wing joiner box in one wing
tip panel. It should slide easily into the joiner box up to the centerline
you drew.
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If the wing joiner does not fit properly, use 220 grit sandpaper
with a sanding block to lightly deburr the edges and tips of the
wing joiner.
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Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Ruler
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Pencil
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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(1) Wing Center-Section Panel
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(1) Right Wing Tip Panel w/Aileron
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(1) Left Wing Tip Panel w/Aileron
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(1) Plywood Wing Mounting Bracket
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(2) Aluminum Wing Joiners
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Masking Tape
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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:
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Remove the aileron and hinges from both wing tip panels and set them aside for now.
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The aluminum wing joiner is straight. There is no top or bottom.