
.
b.
Study the Wingtip Alignment Drawing carefully in preparation for gluing the Tip
Plate onto the end of the wing panel. Proper positioning of it against the W4 end
rib is important for correct assembly of the rest of the wingtip parts in subsequent
steps. First trial fit the Tip Plate assembly in place, noting that the tops of T-4 and
T-5 should line up with the top of W4, not with the top of the capstrip. Also note
that the front edge of WTP should be flush with the front of the 1/8" balsa Leading
Edge. Use a straight edge to draw guidelines on the end rib to help line up the
Tip Plate. Then glue it on.
c.
Glue die-cut balsa parts T-l and T-2 in
place. Note that they should line up with
the top and bottom edges of W4,
leaving room for the 3/32" balsa top and
bottom sheeting to be added later.
Since W4 was stack sanded with the
rest of the full-length wing ribs, and T-1
and T-2 were not, it may be necessary
to alter the curved sides of T-1 and T-2
to exactly the same curvature as W4,
before gluing them on.
d.
Glue on part T-3.
e.
1/16"x3/4"x24" balsa strips are provided for laminating around the edges of the
tip. Thanks to the large radius of the curve, it should not be necessary to soak the
strips in water before laminating - thus Jet, Hot Stuff, or other cyanacrylate
adhesives can be used. Carefully bend and glue the first strip to WTP. Add the
other strips, one at a time, firmly gluing them to each other without gaps.
f.
When the laminated edge is dry, sand flush with the front of the wing panel and
glue on the 3/8"x1" balsa Leading Edge Cap.
g.
Cut a small gusset, from scrap balsa, to go in the corner of the wingtip near the
trailing edge. Glue on the top side of WTP only.
h.
Sheet the top and bottom of the Tip Leading Edge with 3/32" balsa.
i.
Capstrip the top and bottom of rib W6.
j.
Carve and sand the wing Leading Edge
Cap and the tip laminated edge to
shape. Study the photos and drawings
carefully for guidance. Do not sand the
rest of the wing, especially the top and
bottom sheeting or capstrips, at this
time - it's best to wait until the center
section is done!
12.
Center Section
Join the Right Wing Panel plan to the center Section/Left Wing Panel plan, along line X-Y. It is recommended that you
have a building board at least 72" long for constructing the Center Section and joining the Wing Panels to it. Pin the plan to
the board and cover the center section with waxed paper.
a.
Cut 3/32"x4" sheet balsa to cover the bottom of the Center Section. Pin in place on the plan, being careful not to let the
ends of the sheeting extend past the side lines of the Center Section into the Wing Panel areas. Don't forget to cut the
window opening! And leave a small gap in the sheeting where the ply Rear Dihedral Brace will be installed later.