.
b. Glue balsa parts LG3 and LG4 in place on each side of LG1.
c.
When dry, block sand all the edges of the skid assembly to clean up any rough spots.
Note: Old photos show that the landing gear skids on the original Antoinettes were square cornered, not rounded or airfoil
shaped as you might think they would be. Remember, this was just 6 years after the Wright brothers first flew! Streamlining
was not a big consideration at the slow speeds these airplanes flew.
39.
Glue the skid assembly in place on the fuselage.
Note: You may have to adjust one or more of the skid’s struts slightly to mate up perfectly with the rest of the airplane. With
three contact points, and a potential for small variations in the length of the main gear post, the skid may not mate up
perfectly the first time. Adjust as needed.
40.
Glue plywood part LG5 in place on the bottom of the landing gear assembly.
41.
Glue plywood part LG6 in place on the
back of the main gear post.
Tip:Working with these small parts can
be tedious! Try this. Mark the location
for LG6 on the back of the gear post.
Holding LG6 with a needle nose pliers,
put a small bead of Medium CA glue on
the mating edge. Quickly spray the back
of the gear post with CA Accelerator.
Touch LG6 to the back of the gear post, lining it up with your marks. The part will be glued in place just as soon as it
contacts the accelerator soaked gear post. Let go.
42.
Glue the other LG6 plywood part in place on the bottom of the fuselage, beneath former F5.
WINGS
44.
Four 1/4" dia. balsa dowels are provided for making the leading and trailing
edges of the wings. Notice that each dowel has a 6-1/8" long slot in one end.
Glue a 1/32" plywood WSF wing stiffener in each slot with thin CA. Make sure the
edges of the WSF plywood do not protrude outside the diameter of the dowel.
When dry, sand very lightly to smooth out any rough spots. Then, trial fit the
stiffened end of the dowel inside one of the 1/4" id aluminum wing mount tubes. If
the dowel is too big, gradually sand it down until it fits properly. You want the
wing dowel to fit inside the aluminum tube with a little bit of friction, but not too
much.
The idea is to achieve a snug fit that will hold the dowel in place, yet allow the dowel to be easily removed when you want
to take the wings off your airplane. Obviously, you don't want it so loose that the dowel falls out.
45a.
Lay two of the balsa dowels on the wing plan for Leading Edges. Make sure the plywood-reinforced end of the dowels is at
the root end of the wing panels. Then, mark and cut the dowels to proper length.
b.
Lay two of the balsa dowels on the wing plan for Trailing Edges. Make sure the plywood-reinforced end of the dowels is at
the root end of the wing panels. Then, mark and cut the dowels to proper length.
46.
Cover your wing plan with wax paper or plastic wrap for protection. Working on one wing panel at a time, pin the trailing
edge, leading edge, and all the wing ribs W1 thru W8 in exact position on the plan. Double check to see that you have the
plywood reinforcements in the root ends of the dowels situated vertically for maximum strength. After these parts are
securely pinned in place, glue all the joints with thin CA.
NOTE: It’s best not to push pins through the leading and trailing edges. Instead, straddle these narrow parts with crossed
pins pushed into the building board. Look closely at the photos and you’ll see what we mean.
Содержание Antoinette 1909
Страница 5: ... ...
