Lanier - SHRIKE 40 - Instructions
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Copyright 1998 - Lanier R/C
15. Using the 3/32” sheet cut from the LE, sheet between ribs R1 and R2. To use 2 aileron
servos, first install two ¼” x 6-1/4” hardwood rails across the rib bay in the notches, then sheet
the bottom wing as shown on the plans. Cut a hole in the sheet for locating the servo, then cut
another hole in the side of the fuse to pass the servo wire through. Now sheet the top of the
wing.
16. Locate the 1/2" x 1-1/2" x 12" block and cut in half. Stand the wing tip on end and trace
the airfoil on one of the blocks. Cut it out and glue on the tip. Sand to shape at final sanding
before covering.
17. Now build the other wing panel as described above.
18. Locate the two 7/16" x 2" x 16" aileron stock. Cut and taper them to the configuration
shown on the plans, Sand the trailing edge uniform on each. Locate and install the hinges but do
not glue them in until the covering has been applied.
STAB CONSTRUCTION
Building the stab is very straight forward and easy. Make sure the joints fit tight and
flush with each other. Very few parts are required.
1. Cut a 11-5/8” length from the 3/8" sq. stick. Install it in the 3/8” hole in the fuselage side
against the wing trailing edge. Center it, leaving a equal amount sticking out on each side.
Note: The aileron horn set must be installed at this time if you are using 1 servo. Slot
the 3/8" sq. stick to accept them and glue in place together with the 3/8” stick against
the trailing edge of the wing.
2. Cut four lengths of 3/8” sq. balsa, 7-1/2” long for the side rails and rails against the fuselage.
These are cut purposely long and must be fitted between the stab leading and trailing edge.
Before fitting them, one side of two of the stab ends must be cut at a 10 degree angle. Use a
band saw or table saw.
3. Now fit the two outer end side rails and glue in place, making sure the angle is on the outside.
This will allow the fins to cant outward at the proper angle when glued to this surface. Fit and
glue in the two 3/8" sq. inner rails against the fuselage
4. Cut and sand the leading and trailing edge ends to match the angle on the side rail on both
sides.
5. As indicated on the plans, cut and install the 3/8” tail stringers with CA. Install the front and
rear stringers first, then the middle one.
