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Step 42 - Wing Assembly (cap strips)
Using more of the pre-cut 1/4”
strips in BP9 and BP10, it is time
to add cap strips to the top of the
wing.
As before, these are centered on
R4-R9, and flush with the outer
edge of R10.
Measure, cut and glue these into
place. They should extend from the back of the leading edge
sheeting and butt-up against the trailing edge.
This completes assembly of the Javelin wing.
Now it’s time to start construction of the fuselage.
Prepare your work area
Now tape the fuselage plan and a fresh piece of waxed paper on
your building board.
Step 43 - Fuselage Assembly (F3/F4)
Locate F3 and F4 from LP6. These
are glued together as shown here.
Note that there is a height difference
between them. When properly aligned,
the large internal holes and the three
rectangular holes at the top will all
align.
When gluing, make sure they are flat and perfectly aligned. Also
clear any glue from any of the pre-cut holes.
Step 44 - Fuselage Assembly (T2)
Locate T2 from LP5. Note that T2 has
an arrow etched into it - this should
point towards F4 when installed.
Position the F3/F4 assembly so that
F4 is facing up. Now glue T2 to
F4 as shown, making sure it is at a
90°angle.
Step 45 - Fuselage Assembly (F5)
Locate F5 from LP5. The opposite end
of T2 is glued to F5, again at a 90°
angle. Note the positioning of F5 in
relation to F3/F4, so you don’t glue it
on up-side-down.
Step 46 - Fuselage Assembly (T1)
Locate T1 from LP5. T1 is now glued to F3
and it’s proper orientation will be with the
two larger pre-cut circles closest to F3.
Glue T1 to F3 as shown, making sure it is at
a 90°angle.
Step 47 - Fuselage Assembly (FS0)
Locate FS0 from LP3 or LP4.
This will be glued to the assembly
you have just made but this will
require a touch of patience.
First, we recommend dry fitting
this first so you can see that all of
the tabs fit in to all of the slots.
Also note that FS0 will wrap
around these pieces as it forms the curve of the forward fuselage.
When you think you have it figured out, glue the back edge first -
gluing F5 to the side and to a little bit of T2, where it touches T1.
Once the glue has cured, then
tackle the front section. You’ll
probably need to hold/clamp it
in place. Note that in this second
picture, the rear of this assembly
is off of the building surface.
Step 48 - Fuselage Assembly (wing hold assembly)
Locate H5 and two H6 from LP2. These are
glued together as shown here, making sure
the outer tabs and the common edge are
all aligned.
Step 49 - Fuselage Assembly (wing hold assembly)
The H5/H6 assembly is now glued in place
between the top of F5 and the rear of FS0.
Don’t over-do it, but also don’t skimp on the
glue here. This piece is the one where the
wing bolts to the fuselage.
Step 50 - Fuselage Assembly (WB1/WB2)
Locate WB1 from LP2 and WB2 from
LP1. These two pieces are glued
together as shown. Note the taper on
the shorter sides and be sure to properly
align the parts.
Step 51 - Fuselage Assembly (WH9/WH10)
Locate WH9 from LP3 and WH10
from LP4.
These two pieces, along with the
WB1/WB2 assembly are glued into
place as shown here, underneath T1,
fitting into the slots of FS0.
It’s best to dry fit these parts first and
take care that the are in the correct
order / orientation so they will follow
the curvature of the fuselage. Once you understand how they go
together, glue them all in position.
Step 52 - Fuselage Assembly (F2)
Locate F2 from LP1. This is glued in place
as shown, making sure the notches are fully
seated in FS0, as well as T1.
