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The tailplane and fin are built directly over the film-covered
plan.
Use cyano for all joints unless stated otherwise.
Fig. 71
- Glue the fin strake L1 to the fin L2.
- Round off the fin L1 + L2 and the rudder L3, and sand
them to the correct profile as shown in cross-section B-B.
- Sand the whole length of the rudder leading edge to a
double-sided bevel.
Fig. 72
- Cut the three slots for the rudder hinges L9 and check
that the hinges fit snugly. Insert the hinges and fit the
hinge pegs L10 to secure them. Temporarily attach the
rudder to the fin by inserting the hinges "dry" (no glue).
Fig. 73
- Pin down the tailplane centre section L4 over the film-
covered plan, and cut the leading edge pieces, the full-
length trailing edge and the tailplane tips from the balsa
strip L7, working from the plan. Glue these parts to L4
directly over the plan.
Fig. 74
- Cut the tailplane cross-pieces L6 from the 3 x 8 mm balsa
strip supplied, trim them carefully to fit as shown on the
plan, and glue them to the structure.
- Glue the gussets L8 in the corners of the tailplane.
Figs. 75 and 76
- Allow the joints to set hard, then remove the tailplane from
the plan. Sand the tailplane and the elevator L5 to the
shape shown in section A-A, and sand the elevator to the
correct profile.
- Sand the full length of the elevator leading edge to a
double-sided bevel.
Assembly and operating instructions
Charter
Fig. 77
- Cut the five slots for the elevator hinges L9 and check that
the hinges are a snug fit. Insert the hinges, and fit the
hinge pegs L10 to secure them. Temporarily attach the
elevator to the tailplane by inserting the hinges "dry" (no
glue).
Stage 7 - assembling the model, covering
Parts required
M6 captive nut
M6 x 35 plastic screw
Fig. 78
- Place the wing on the fuselage and position it exactly
central and "square" to the fuselage centreline. Mark the
position of the wing retaining screw on the screw support
R10 / R11 by twisting a drill through the hole in the ribs
F1. Remove the wing and drill the hole 6 mm Ø.
Figs. 79 and 80
- Open up the hole in the support to 7 mm Ø. Fit the capti-
ve nut from underneath and press it into the wood using
a pair of combination pliers. Apply epoxy to the edges of
the nut to prevent it falling out.
Fig. 81
- Fix the wing to the fuselage using the M6 x 35 plastic
screw.
- Fit the tailplane into its slot and set it exactly central. Mark
the exact position on both sides of the tailplane, top and
bottom.
- Check its position: X right = X left.
- Fit the fin in its slot and check that it is exactly at right-
angles to the tailplane.
- The model components are now ready for covering.
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General notes on covering
- We recommend that you cover the model with Super
Solarfilm. Please read the instructions supplied with the
film.
- Note: it is always best to cover all the components sepa-
rately, and join them later.
Figs. 82 and 83
- Slit the covering film to expose the hinge slots in the con-
trol surfaces. Insert the hinges in the slots and secure
them with a drop of cyano each. Check that the rudder
and elevator move freely to both sides of neutral.
- We recommend that you fit retaining pegs (tooth-picks)
through the hinges in the control surfaces for additional
security.
Fig. 84
- The joint areas of the fin must be left free of film.
Fig. 85
- Do not cover the joint areas of the tailplane.
- Attach the elevator permanently to the tailplane, as
described for the rudder.
Fig. 86
- Fuselage: apply the covering film to the whole of the fuse-
lage, including the window frames, the undercarriage
channels and the slots for the tailplane and fin. The film
can then be cut away to free up these openings; take care
not to cut into the wood.
Fig. 87
- Glue the tailskid permanently to the fuselage.
Figs. 88 and 89
- If you do not wish to use the ailerons initially, they should
still be attached to the wings using the hinges as already
described.
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