Mountain Models Tantrum
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Attaching the F1 Bulkhead
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F1 Bulkhead (Figure L)
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Attaching the F1 bulkhead
1.
Position and connect the F1 bulkhead using the fuselage side's tabs and slots at the
very front of the fuselage, and then tack the edges into place.
2.
Position and connect the bottom of the fuselage with the F1 bulkhead using the tabs
and slots, and then tack the edges into place.
We recommend tacking the pieces in place, and not gluing anything
solidly yet. This will give you some additional flexibility in the balsa
while you are lining up the sides and bottom.
3.
Using thick CA, place a small bead of glue along the bottom corners where the
fuselage bottom, sides, and the F1 bulkhead meet.
We chose to use thick CA at the corners for its added strength. These
spots are fairly stressed, so they need a bit more than average strength.
4.
Flow thin CA around all of the joints to make sure that everything is glued solidly
together.
F1 bulkhead
