Fuselage
Fuselage parts are designated with a “F” followed by a numeric. Parts have been
numbered so that the fuselage assembly and required parts follows in numeric order
from F1 to F28 (F28 used in FInal Assembly step 86).
The fuselage is of traditional sheet side with central crutch assembly. Many of the
formers will need to be installed in a
FORWARD
and
TOP
orientation. Unless
otherwise specified by an etched
TOP
or
BOTTOM
designation, all formers should be
installed with the etched part number right-side-up and facing the
FRONT
of the
assembly.
RIGHT
and
LEFT
designations are given from the pilots seated perspective.
You will “fit” the majority of this fuselage assembly together “dry” only bonding as
instructed. When parts cannot easily be retained with friction, use a single tiny drop of
medium CA glue applied sparingly through a CA glue applicator tip to “tack glue” the
part in place. In this way, should you commit an error in assembly it will be easier to
recover from the mistake and remove or correct the part fit in error. Further, this method
of assembly will allow our interlocking design to do it’s job as each successive part
installed within the fuselage will help pull the entire structure square and true.
1.
Begin fuselage by assembling the central crutch. Fit and tack glue ply part
F1 to ply part F2.
NOTE: If you will be installing the larger/heavier Hitec
HS-55’s, enlarge the pockets in ply parts F1 and F15 by removing the insert
partially cut around the existing pockets.
2.
Fit and tack glue balsa part F3 to F1 extending to same side as F2.
3.
Dry fit
RIGHT
side doubler F4 to assembly. Note: tabs on F1 and F2 will
extend beyond the other side of the doubler by 1/16 in. These will engage
the fuselage sides at a later step. Tack glue with medium CA.
4.
Fit and tack glue the
LEFT
side doubler F5 to the assembly.
5.
Fit and tack glue balsa former F6 to the rear of F1. Observe to the “TOP”
orientation marked on part.
6.
Assemble and bond F7
RIGHT
fuselage side from parts F7a and F7b.
7.
Fit the tabs in crutch assembly to the
RIGHT
fuselage side F7. Ensure that
all the tabs fit properly and that all mating surfaces are flush with no gaps.
Bond F7 to assembly.
Note: It’s acceptable to use thin or medium CA
however we suggest that a slow set thick CA, wood cement, or aliphatic
resin glue (Duco cement, carpenter glue, Sig Bond, etc..) should be used
where F4 is covered by F7 to allow time to properly position the part.
Build Instructions
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