Old School Model Works Minuette, Руководство по монтажу

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Step 51 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST1)
Locate ST1 from BP4. It is
glued in place as shown
here, making sure ST2 fits
completely into ST1's center
notch.
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Step 52 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST3)
Locate both ST3s from BP4. These are used
to form both stab tips.
Glue these in place making sure they are
flush with the ends of ST5 and ST1. They
also need to be flat to the building surface.
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Step 53 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST4)
Locate four ST4s from BP4. These are the
center supports. Glue them in between ST5
and ST1, inserted into the pre-cut slots on
each side of the stab.
These also need to be flat to the building
surface.
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Step 54 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST6)
Locate both ST6s from BP4 Pin these
in place as the leading edges of the
elevator halves.
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Step 55 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST7)
Locate both ST7s from BP4. Pin and glue them
in position as shown, flush with the inner ends
of ST6.
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Step 56 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST8)
Locate four ST8 from BP3. Glue
these into both of the notches on
each of the ST6s.
They also need to be flat to the
building surface.
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Step 57 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST9)
Locate both ST9 from BP3. These are glued
in place to form the outer tips of the elevator
halves. They need to be flat to the building
surface.
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Step 58 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST10)
Locate both ST10s from BP4.
Glue these in place to form the
trailing edges of the elevator
halves, making sure that both ST8's
are fully inserted into the pre-cut
notches.
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Step 47 - Wing Assembly (L.E.)
Locate the 1/4" x 1/2" balsa strip that
you used when framing up the ailerons -
or if you chose not to use ailerons, grab
an uncut piece of the same size strip.
Measure, cut and glue the leading edge
of the center section in place as shown here.
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Step 48 - Wing Assembly
Now its time for the big one - time to fit the port, starboard and
center sections of the wing together.
Before trying to slide these pieces together, sand the root ends of
each wing half to remove any extra wood and provide a smooth,
flat surface.
Then do the same for each side of the center section, taking care
not to damage the dihedral brace.
Now, test fit the three pieces together by carefully sliding the
braces into both of the wing halves. They should smoothly push
into the pockets you the into the wings earlier.
Lightly, and carefully sand the dihedral brace as necessary so it
slides in as it should, and allows the R2 and R3 ribs on both halves
to fit flat against each other, along their entire length.
Once satisfied with the fit, take the wing sections apart.
Working one side at a time, mix up some 15 or 30 minute epoxy
and use it to coat the brace and the entire face of one of the ribs.
When coated, slide these pieces back together. Hold these
together with some tape and/or clamps until the epoxy has cured
completely. Then repeat this process for the other wing half.
Keep the wings clamped together until the epoxy has Completely
cured. You can also wipe away any excess epoxy with a paper-
towel soaked in a bit of denatured alcohol.
Note that when completed, the wing will have a bit of flex in it.
That's normal and will go away once the wing is covered later on.
Just use care when moving it around - slow and steady.
This completes assembly of the Minuette's wing.
Now it’s time to start construction of the tail surfaces.
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Prepare your work area
Now tape the horizontal stab & elevator plan and a fresh piece of
waxed paper on your building board.
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Step 49 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST5)
Locate ST5 from BP4. Pin it in
place over the plans as shown
here.
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Step 50 - Horizontal Stab Assembly (ST2)
Locate ST2 from BP4. Glue it in place,
fitting into the ST5's center notch.
Make sure it's positioned the correct way
as one end is larger than the other.