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Each turnbuckle is as close to the bellcrank as possible and has a 16” (41cm) line that will later
be attached to the ailerons. There are two lines on each side of FC31 as seen in Figure 2.12.
To make the control stick, glue the two FP24 plates to FC27a and FC27b, with FC30 captured
to make the pitch pivot. Attach elevator control lines and turnbuckles, FC20. Each turnbuckle
ca
n be attached either ¾” (18 mm) (shown in Figure 2.12) or 1 ¾” (43mm) from the stick to
clear Frame 5.
Either way add 12” (30cm) line beyond the turnbuckle that will later be attached
to the elevators.
Insert FC30 in FC4b and glue on the FM4 assembly being sure that the aileron control is
symmetrically aligned with the stick and that the assembly can rotate in FC4b.
Figure 2.12 Aileron/Elevator Control Sub-Assembly
Glue the rudder control sub-assembly into the fuselage followed by the aileron/elevator control
sub-assembly. Glue the floor boards (FW1) to FC3b, FC4b and FC4d. First clear finish and glue
on the heel plates (FP21). They are metal plates attached to the floor to protect it and give the
pilots a smooth surface for the heels of their boots as shown in Figure 2.13.
Figure 2.13 Heel Plates
Add fuselage members FM2a, FM3c and FM4c (see Sheet B).
These are made from 1/16”
(1.6mm) brass rod 1.66” (42.2mm) long.
