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other and cause the nose to be offset to
one side. If this happens, use a razor saw
to make partial cuts through the 1/4"
longerons on the side resistant to
bended. Make enough cuts to gain
symmetry between the sides.
•
Note the lack of symmetry between the
right and left fuselage sides and the angle
of F1 to the centerline.
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Cuts were made in the right side
longerons and the sides were brought
into symmetry and F1 is now square with
the centerline.
•
Block the fuselage in place over a straight
reference line and check for alignment
and level before gluing in any of the
formers F1
–
F6.
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Sight down the fuselage and check for
symmetry of the sides and that fin is
perpendicular. Once satisfied, use thin CA
to tack the formers in place. Use a good
quality wood glue, like Deluxe Materials
Aliphatic Resin, to reinforce all joints
between the formers and fuselage sides.
