Fuselage
Fuselage parts are designated with the letter “F” followed by a number. Parts have been numbered so
that the fuselage assembly follows a sequential order: F1 to F20.
Note:
When initially bonding parts, use a single, small drop of medium CA glue, applied sparingly with a
CA glue applicator tip, to “tack glue” the part in place. Should you commit an error in assembly, it will be
easier to recover from the mistake and remove or correct the part in error, if you do not soak the assembly
with glue after each step! This method of assembly will allow our interlocking design to do its job.
As each successive part is installed within the fuselage, it will help pull the entire structure square and
true. When a major assembly is completed, revisit all joints and bond completely. Do not use excessive
amounts of glue, as this only adds weight to the model.
1.
Motor Mount:
Lay the motor mount plate F1a (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) on the work
surface with the etched
“Top”
side facing
up
. Fit two F1a’s (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) to the
slots marked with an arrow on F1a, and bond with CA.
2.
Turn the assembly
upside down
on the workbench, and fit two F2s (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in.
ply) to the remaining slots on the
bottom
of F1a. Bond with CA.
3.
Lay former F3 (sheet 01/08, 1/20 in. balsa) on the work surface with the etched side facing
up
. Fit the motor mount assembly to the slots in F3, and bond.
4.
Central Crutch and Receiver Tray:
Lay F4 (sheet 02/08, 1/20 in. balsa) on the work
surface with the etched
“Bottom”
side facing
up
. Note the arrows at one end. These
indicate the
front
edge of F4. Fit two parts RT (sheet 08/08, 1/32 in. ply) to the Delrin
receiver clip found in the hardware bag. Fit this receiver tray assembly to the
bottom
of F4,
oriented so that the long arm of the clip is at the
rear
of the assembly. Bond with CA.
5.
Turn F4
right side up
, with the receiver tray
underneath
. Fit the
front
of F4 (indicated by the
arrows at that end) to the
back
of F3, oriented so that both parts F1a are pointing
up
, and
“tack glue” with medium CA.
6.
“Tack glue” former F5 (sheet 01/08, 1/20 in. balsa) to the rear of F4, oriented with the
etched side facing
forward
, and the end marked
“Top”
corresponding with the
top
of F3.
7.
Fuselage Sides and Landing Gear Pocket:
Assemble the fuselage side F6 from parts
F6a, F6b, and F6c (sheet 02/08, 1/20 in. balsa), and bond with CA.
8.
Fit the fuselage side F6 to the
right
side of the central crutch assembly, “tack gluing” it to
F1a, F3, F4, and F5.
Build Instructions
Clipped-Wing Taylorcraft
- Build Instructions © 2014 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.
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