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1. Test fit the wing joiner into the slots in the wing halves.
Sand the joiners as required to get a tight, secure fit that
allows the wing panels to mate as nicely as possible. NOTE:
If the root ribs’ angles aren’t exactly the same, that’s ok. The
difference can be filled with epoxy when the wings are joined.
The proper dihedral angle and the gluing of the wing joiner is
far more important than the mating of the two wing panels.
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2. Cover your workbench with wax paper.
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3. With the left wing flat on your workbench and the
center joint on the wax paper, raise the right wing 6-1/4"
[160mm] to properly set the dihedral. Block the raised right
wing at the desired height and make a mental note of the
position needed for it to maintain that dihedral. Slide the left
wing and joiner off the right wing.
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4. Remove the joiner from the left wing. Cover the joiner,
left and right wing ribs and pockets in the wing panels with
a moderate but not excessive amount of 30-minute epoxy.
Join the wing halves together. Ensure that the left wing
remains flat and the right wing tip is 6-1/4" [160mm] from
your work bench and can remain that way undisturbed for at
least 4 hours, preferably overnight. HINT: Use masking tape
to hold the wing together while the epoxy hardens. Remove
any excess epoxy with a paper towel and denatured alcohol,
being careful not to disturb the joint.
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5. Glue the plastic TE support centered on the wing.
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1. Place the fuselage upside-down on the workbench.
Drill a 1/16" [1.6mm] hole centered on and 1" [25mm] from
the end of the bottom of the fuselage.
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2. Sand the area of the tail skid that contacts the fuse
with coarse sandpaper.
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3. Cover the sanded area of the tail skid with epoxy and
glue the tail skid in place.
Assemble the Tail
Note: Accurate assembly of the wing is critical. In addition
to your first cursory reading, please read all steps in this
section carefully prior to beginning wing assembly.
Assemble the Wing
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