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1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts
of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts
are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the
address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection”
section on page 5.
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2. Remove the tape and separate the ailerons from the wing
and the elevators from the stab. Use a covering iron with a
covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary.
Apply pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the
covering to the wood.
Do the right wing first so your work matches the photos
the first time through. You can do one wing at a time, or
work on them together.
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1. Drill a 3/32" hole, 1/2" deep in the center of each
hinge slot to allow the CA to “wick” in. Follow-up with a #11
blade to clean out the slots. Hint: If you have one, use a
high-speed rotary tool to drill the holes.
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2. Use a sharp #11 blade to cut a strip of covering from
the hinge slots in the wing and aileron.
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3. Cut eight 3/4" x 1" [19mm x 25mm] hinges from the
CA hinge strip. Snip off the corners so they go in easier.
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4. Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges. If
the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin through the
middle of the hinge to hold it in position.
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5. Remove any pins you may have inserted into the
hinges. Adjust the aileron so there is a small gap between the
LE of the aileron and the wing. The gap should be small, just
enough to see light through or to slip a piece of paper through.
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6. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of
each hinge, waiting a few seconds between drops to allow
the CA to soak in. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA
has fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron.
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7. Repeat steps 1- 6 for the left wing panel.
3/4"
[20mm]
1"
[25mm]
Install the Ailerons
ASSEMBLE THE WING
PREPARATIONS
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