Fuselage Construction Cont.
Strut Assembly Cont.
Struts:
Cut two lengths of 1.5 mm square
carbon tube to 7-1/4 in. long, and two lengths
8 in. long.
Assemble struts over drawing on plans.
Note: Finished strut length is critical to
proper wing angle. Check and double-
check assembly before final gluing.
Insert ‘V’ shaped fitting into one long and
one short carbon tube. DO NOT GLUE.
Tape assembly to drawing on plan.
Insert long end of bent wires into tubes.
Carefully check finished length of struts.
Adjust tubes and wires as necessary.
Tack glue with thin CA.
Remove strut assembly from plan and
check alignment of fittings. When
satisfied, permanently bond wire to
carbon with medium CA.
Test by pulling on the fittings with
moderate pressure. If any fitting pulls
free, coat shaft of wire with medium CA
and insert back to original depth.
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