Micron Wings Balsa Craft S.E.5a, Инструкции по сборке

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Step 10 – Hinging The Control Surfaces
Glue in place part ”i” into the tail plane. As this part is important for the strength of the elevators,
it’s a good idea to smear a thin layer of glue on both sides where it joins to the balsa. Glue on the
hinge strips as shown here keeping them clear of the balsa tabs which join the moving surfaces to
the tailplane surfaces. These tabs will be cut out later to allow the surfaces to move. Also cut
along the dotted line to make the horizontal stabilizer slot. Sand either side as needed so the
horizontal stabilizer sits level.
Cut a slot slightly to one side here to allow the bottom
hinge from the fin to slot into. (check which side you
actually glued the hinge on the vertical stabilizer first)
Don’t glue in place the control horns till you verify
which sides your receivers elevator and rudder pushrods
will go on. It’s a good idea to set up your radio gear and
lay it next to the plane and actually move the rudder
and elevator sticks to confirm which side the control
horn needs to be on for each. Also, note that you
should do this with the plane resting upside down on
the bench as the receiver board will be mounted upside down in the bottom of the plane.