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- Roll of wing joiner tape (supplied with kit)
- 30 minute epoxy
- Right and left wing panels
- Epoxy brush or stir sticks
- Wing joiner (also called dihedral brace)
- Disposable mixing dish for the epoxy
- Two short dowel guides
- Sandpaper (Coarse 240 grit recommended)
- Low tack masking tape
- Pencil
- Knife
- Ruler
- Paper towels.
Parts needed
Tools and Adhesives needed
STAGE 1
– WING ASSEMBLY.
JOINING THE WING HALVES
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1
Locate the wing joiner (also called Dihedral brace). Using the ruler, determine the center of the wing joiner and
mark it with a pencil as illustrated in 1A. Also mark a center line on each of the dowel guides.
1A- Preparation of wing joiner and dowel guides.
1B- Trial fit the wing joiner and dowel guides
1.4
Apply plenty of 30 minute epoxy to one end of the wing joiner, using a stir stick or epoxy brush. Carefully insert
the joiner into the first wing panel as illustrated in 1D, 1E and 1F, then wipe off the excess epoxy that squeezes
out of the joint with a cloth or tissue. Repeat this process several times to ensure that the wing joiner and cavity
are well coated in epoxy. When the wing joiner & cavity are well coated with 30 minute epoxy, insert the joiner to
the center line, wipe away any excess epoxy and let dry. (Note: Do not use 5 minute epoxy or CA to join the wings)
1.2
Trial fit the wing joiner into the wing panels. It should insert smoothly up to the center line as illustrated in 1B.
Now slide the other wing panel onto the wing joiner until the wing panels meet. If the fit is overly tight, sand the wing
joiner slightly and try again.
1.3
Insert the dowel guides into one of the wing panels all the way to the center lines. Apply CA glue to secure the
dowels into their places as illustrated in 1B and 1C. Do not apply CA glue to the wing joiner.
1C- Apply CA glue to secure dowels into their places
1D- Apply plenty of epoxy glue to the wing
joiner.
wing joiner
dowel guides
Center line
Wing guide
Wing guide cavity
