Stage 1
– WING ASSEMBLY.
JOINING THE WING HALVES
2
1
. Locate the wing joiner (also called Dihedral brace). Using the ruler, determine the center of the wing joiner and
mark it with a pencil
1.1 Orientation of wing joiner and dowel
guide
1.2 Trial fit the wing joiner and dowel guides
wing joiner
dowel guides
4.
Apply plenty of 30 minute epoxy to one end of the wing joiner, using a stir stick or epoxy brush. Carefully insert
the joiner into the first wing panel as shown in the sequence below, then wipe off the excess glue that squeezes
out of the joint with a cloth or tissue. Repeat this process several times to ensure that the wing joiner and cavity
are well coated in epoxy.
Do not use 5 minute epoxy to join the wings
1.3 Apply CA glue to secure dowels into their places
1.4 Apply plenty of epoxy glue to the wing
joiner.
2
. Trial fit the wing joiner into the wing panels. It should insert smoothly up to the center line marked in 1.1. Now
slide the other wing panel onto the wing joiner until the wing panel meet. If the fit is overly tight, it may be neces-
sary to sand the wing joiner.
- Right/left wing panels
- Rolled trim strip (supplied with kit)
- Wing joiner (also called dihedral brace)
- 30 minute epoxy
- Two short dowel guides
- Epoxy brush or stir sticks
- Disposable mixing dish for the epoxy
- Sandpaper (Coarse 240 grit recommended)
- Low tack masking tape
- Pencil
- Knife
- Ruler
- Paper towels.
Parts needed
Tools and Adhesives needed
3
. Insert the dowel guides into one of the wing panels all the way to the center lines. Apply CA glue to secure the
dowels into their places.
