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9.
Installing theTail Skid
Part #
Name
Count
Material
WP3656
Tail Skid
stock
1/16 x 3/8 inch (1.6 x 9.5mm) bass
FP13
tail skid lower bracket
1
.010 photo etched aluminum
FP14
tail skid upper bracket
1
.010 photo etched aluminum
FC17
Rear post
1
Cast Britannia
WP0970
Bungee
stock
Elastic Cord
The tailskid is cut from 1/16 x 3/8 inch (1.6 x 9.5mm) bass and carved to shape shown on Sheet
D. It can be clear or brown finished. The tail skid brackets (FP13 and FP14) are folded in a “U”
shape, painted black and glued to the skid. The tail skid pivots on the rear post (FC17) which
also supports the horizontal stabilizer. Epoxy the tail skid to it. The forward part of the skid is
supported by a piece of bungee cord to give some suspension. Loop a short length of rubber
beading (LO2) through the upper tail skid bracket and tie with simple knot to frame FC9 as
shown in Figure 2.14. Soak with thin cyanoacrylate and trim excess elastic cord.
Figure 2.14 Tail Skid
Stage 3: Building the Tail Surfaces
The tail surfaces on the original Dr.1. were made of welded tubing. To simulate this, the model
is made of rod and photo-etched ribs that closely simulate the small diameter tubes used for the
ribs. See Sheet D for layout of these surfaces.
A.
Stabilizer
Part #
Name
Count
Material
WP162K
TM1, Leading edge
stock
1/16 (1.6mm) brass rod
WP163K
TM2, Front spar
stock
3/32 (2.4mm) brass rod
WP163K
TM3, Rear spar
stock
3/32 (2.4mm) brass rod
TP1
Stabilizer rib 1
2
.020 photo etched brass