LANIER R/C
hardwood stick. Locate and accurately drill the hole locations for the
hinges in the center of the stick. Allow enough overlap on the end to
provide a stop block allowing the holes to be gaged from that end. Now
tape the gage securely, against the stop, to the wing trailing edge making
sure it is centered. Drill the holes. Next, remove and tape the gage to the
aileron leading edge and drill the 1/8" holes 3/4" deep. Remove the gage
and the holes should match perfectly. This same method can be used to
locate the hinge holes in the tail surfaces.
22. Now shape and sand the leading edge of each aileron. If you intend to use
only one servo to drive the ailerons install the strip aileron horn wires with Z-
Poxy. When cured cut the slots for the bearings and fit to wing.
23. Refer to the optional aileron hookup on the plans and locate and cut out the
aileron servo well. Once you cut thru the balsa and remove it, it is easy to dig out
the foam. Z-Poxy in the 1/4" sq. servo mounting rails flush with wing surface.
24. Final sand the wing and prepare it for covering. Set aside until fuselage and
tail surfaces are constructed.
TAIL GROUP
1. Sort through the 1/4" x 3/8" sticks and pick out the hardest pieces. Use these
for the trailing edge of the stab and the leading edge of the elevator. Lay out the
tail group plans and cover them with wax paper.
2. In order to manage the wood, use it in this manner: Start with the stab and
elevator outline. Pick out a 1/4" x 3/8" x 36" stick, cut to length and pin down the
stab trailing edge. Cut to length and pin down and glue in the trailing edge
reinforcement piece. This will leave you with a short piece for the right stab tip.
Using another 36" stick cut to length and pin down the leading edge and center
reinforcement piece. This will leave you with enough for the left tip of the stab
and elevator.
3. Using another 36" piece cut to length and pin down both elevator leading and
trailing edges. Pick out another 36" piece, cut to length and pin down the
elevator inside end pieces and the right tip. You should have a 36" and approx.
24" piece left for the fin and rudder. Measure carefully and make good square
joints for better strength.
4. Fit and glue in the 1/4" x 2-1/2" x 4" sheet stab center section. The 4"
dimension is slightly long and will have to be trimmed to fit. Fit and glue in the
3/16" x 1/4" ribs and diagonal braces. One 36" stick has been allowed for this.
5. Cut and glue in the 1/4" sq. hinge backup pieces from the 12" stick.
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