I have used SWB alloy arms for all of the flying surfaces to increase the integrity
of all the controls. They are 25mm arms which is ample for the amount of
movement you need.
I have tried to arrange a construction sequence that will allow you to keep moving
forward, rather than standing around waiting for glue to dry before you can
proceed to the next steps
Introduction:
You have chosen a model that represents the pinnacle of ARF technology. While
there is not a lot of building to do, there is enough to keep you busy for a many
hours. Even if you have assembled other ARF jets, we highly recommend
following our assembly sequence and procedures anyway. Chances are it will
save you a lot of time, prevent you from running down dead ends, and perhaps
remind you of a few small things that might end up saving your aircraft.
Just because the model is almost completely built does not mean you can rush
through the assembly. You need to employ fine craftsmanship every step of the
way, turbine models need critical care and attention.
Keep this in mind with everything you do, every part you install...look at the work
you just did, evaluate it critically, and ask yourself "is this going to potentially
crash my airplane?" If there is any doubt about the work you have done, back up,
and re-do it properly.
Adhesives: The correct adhesive to use for all procedures is Loctite Hysol 9462.
This is a very strong white epoxy that is thixotropic. "Thixotropic" means it does
not run at all, but stays only where you put it. It is infinitely superior to regular
epoxy, even slow-setting epoxy, for our purposes, because of this characteristic.
Regular epoxy will run downhill with gravity as it dries, taking it away from where
it is intended to be.
A good example is in the hinges...using regular epoxy, a good portion of the glue
will migrate down away from the hinge into the inside of the wing as it dries, and
you won't even know it is happening. Hysol stays where you put it. The downside
of Hysol is it takes overnight to dry properly, but I have tried to arrange things to
keep you busy while waiting for glue to dry. I also highly recommend that you only
use a proper Hysol dispensing gun with the long-type mixing nozzles.
The short nozzles do not mix this glue enough and only a thin nozzle and gun will
let you fill the hinge and control horn holes properly with glue, you can't do it
mixing your Hysol on a flat surface and trying to get the glue in the proper place
by a brush or stick.
You can buy a complete Hysol setup including a mixing gun, nozzles and
cartridges of glue from your local hobby supplier. Consider it a great investment,
the glue is the best you will use. Two cartridges will be plenty to assemble your
EF2000
