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Step 72 - Vertical Fin Assembly (VF6)

And finally locate the other VF6 from BP4.

Make sure it's glued in-line with VF11 and VF9.

This "rounds" out the top of the rudder and

"rounds" out the framing of the rudder.

Yup, I'm here all week folks!

Step 73 - Vertical Fin Assembly (VF12, VF13)

Locate both VF12s from BP8 and both
VF13s from BP10.

Remove any pins from the

framework, lightly sand and then

glue one VF12 on top of the fin

assembly, and one VF13 on top of

each rudder framework.

When the glue has cured, remove

these assemblies and flip them over and lightly sand the framework.

Then glue the other set of VF12/VF13 to the assemblies.

This completes the assembly of the tail surfaces.

Now it’s time to assemble the fuselage.

Prepare your work area

Now tape the fuselage side-view plan and a fresh piece of waxed

paper on your building board.

Step 74 - Fuse Assembly (bottom longeron)

Locate one 3/16" sq. x 36" basswood

strip. This are used to form the lower

edge of the fuselage side frame.

Note that there is a "break" in the area

above the leading edge of the stab.

You'll need to measure and cut the

length from the firewall to this "break",

then measure and cut the remainder to

fit from this "break" to the rear of the

fuselage. Slightly bevel the pieces where they meet at this "break"

for a good fit.

When satisfied, pin these in position making sure they are arrow-

straight along their length. Also glue the two pieces together at

the "break".

Step 75 - Fuse Assembly (top longeron)

Locate another 3/16" sq. x 36"

basswood strip. This will be the upper

edge of the fuselage side frame.

Measure cut and pin this in position

making sure it is arrow-straight along the

entire length.

Do not cut out the area around the wing

saddle at this point - leave it as one

continuous piece.

Step 76 - Fuse Assembly (framing)

Using scrap 3/16" sq. basswood from

the previous steps, cut a piece to go

between the top and bottom longerons,

just behind the firewall.

Bevel both the edges for a good fit then

glue in position as shown here.

Step 77 - Fuse Assembly (framing)

Locate one of the 3/16" sq. x 36"

balsa sticks, or if you built ailerons,

start with the leftover piece first.

You'll use this piece to cut and fit all

of the vertical fuselage supports,

starting at the two pieces that

are doubled up about an 1" back

from the wing's trailing edge.

Carefully measure, cut and bevel each piece for a nice, proper fit

and glue each in position as you go along. They should all be nice,

straight and flush with the longerons. Take your time and make it

something you can be proud of.

Remember, that most of this will

visible when the Minuette is completed, so make it count!

Step 78 - Fuse Assembly (framing)

When you reach the aft end, the 3/16" framing is doubled here.

Step 79 - Fuse Assembly (sanding)

Remove any pins, then lightly sand the surface
of the framework to remove any excess glue
and so prepare the surface for the next step.

Step 80 - Fuse Assembly (FS1)

Locate both FS1s from LP1 and LP2.

These are lite-ply and chances are

that because of their length, they will

have slight bows in them. To help with

this, these two parts are cut from the

same piece of lite ply, but mirrored

and here's why.

First, the amount of bow should

match between the two.

Secondly, when you place these next to each other (along their

top edges), the concave surfaces can be placed up against the

framing, therefore minimizing this bow almost completely.

So, let's do that now.

FS1 fits over the front part of this framing. Match whichever FS1

has a concave curvature when aligned

this framing and you'll glue it

to the framework. We'd recommend some medium or thick CA to give
you longer working time. Apply glue to all of the framing that this FS1 will
cover, then press the FS1 in place, making sure it's perfectly aligned. Use
weights to keep FS1 flat as the glue cures.

Step 81 - Fuse Assembly (starboard framing)

Once the glue has cured from the previous step, carefully remove

the framing you've created and set it aside. This is the port side

and now you'll take most of same steps to create the starboard

side.

Go back to Step 74 and make the framing - which will take you

through step 79 - skip 80, then come back here.

Once framed up, carefully remove the starboard framing and flip

it over. Lightly sand this face to remove any extra glue, wax paper,

etc.

Double check that you have indeed flipped it over and will be

making a mirror of port side you created. This needs to be a