22
Section 7: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage
Step 2
Locate the predrilled holes in the fuselage wing mount
plate and install the blind nuts into these holes. Seat the
nuts completely into the plate using a 3/8" socket and
3/16" hex wrench as shown. Once seated, wick thin CA
around the back of the nut to secure it in place.
Step 3
Locate the predrilled holes in the wing trailing edge and
use a sharp hobby knife to remove the covering as shown.
Step 4
Locate the plywood wing mounting plate. Align the
plate with the trailing edge of the wing, centered
between the predrilled holes as shown. Mark the outline
of the plate with a felt-tipped pen/pencil. Use a sharp
hobby knife to trim away the covering 1/16" inside the
lines you just drew.
Step 5
Mix 1/2 ounce of 6-minute epoxy and coat both the wing
and plywood plate. Align the plate and clamp in place.
Wipe away any excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol and
paper towels. Allow the epoxy to fully cure.
Caution
: Use scrap plywood under the clamps
to prevent damage to the balsa wing structure.