General construction notes:
The CNC cut parts will have small 'tabs' on them when they are removed from their sheets. The tabs must be
removed prior to use. Use care and do not sand or cut into the part while removing the tabs. The term “use thin
CA glue” refers to thin 'cyanoacrylate' glue. For the epoxy glued parts we recommend using 15 epoxy. 5 minute
epoxy will not give you enough time when gluing on the fuselage doublers. For sanding balsa parts, a 'fine' grit
of paper is all you need.
Gimbal and Head assemblies:
The gimbal and head assemblies are self contained separate 'mini kits' and are included with the MKII. These
can be built at the same time the basic model is being built. No further instructions for the head and gimbal will
be noted in this manual. Follow the instructions included with the gimbal and head kits. You will need these
items starting at step 42 in this manual.
Horizontal Stabilizer:
1)
Locate the horizontal stabilizer and elevators.
Assemble the horizontal stabilizer assembly on a
flat surface. Simply glue the elevators to the
horizontal stabilizer as shown in this photo. Use
thin CA glue. The “elevators” are fixed and do
not move on this model. Sand the horizontal tail
assembly for film covering.
Vertical Stabilizer:
2)
The vertical fin and the rudder can now be sanded smooth for covering.
Round off the leading edge of the rudder and the rear edge of the fin. The
hinge slots will be cut
AFTER
both pieces are covered. This will be explained
in detail during 'final assembly'.
Fuselage:
This section covers the construction of the fuselage assembly. Take your time and ensure that the fuselage is
straight and square. We have engineered into the MK II many features that will help you assemble a straight
airframe.
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Tech note :
Before gluing the doublers, ensure that you are building a left and a right side, since the fuselage
sides and the doublers are identical it is possible to build two rights or lefts.
Use the tabs on F1 and F2 as alignment aid to properly locate the doubler on each fuselage side. Do not glue the
formers in place yet. When the doubler is in the correct position, remove F1 and F2 and allow the epoxy
securing the doubler to cure. Ensure the doubler does not move out of position!
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