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1. 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.
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2. 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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3. Use a sharp #11 blade to cut a strip of covering
from the hinge slots in the wing and aileron.
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4. Cut eight 3/4" x 1" [25mm] hinges from the CA
hinge strip. Snip off the corners so they go in easier.
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5 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Repeat steps 1- 6 for the left wing panel.
Assemble the Wing
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