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Step 72 - Vertical Fin Assembly (VF6)
And finally locate the other VF6 from BP4.
Make sure it's glued in-line with VF11 and VF9.
This "rounds" out the top of the rudder and
"rounds" out the framing of the rudder.
Yup, I'm here all week folks!
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Step 73 - Vertical Fin Assembly (VF12, VF13)
Locate both VF12s from BP8 and both
VF13s from BP10.
Remove any pins from the
framework, lightly sand and then
glue one VF12 on top of the fin
assembly, and one VF13 on top of
each rudder framework.
When the glue has cured, remove
these assemblies and flip them over and lightly sand the framework.
Then glue the other set of VF12/VF13 to the assemblies.
This completes the assembly of the tail surfaces.
Now it’s time to assemble the fuselage.
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Prepare your work area
Now tape the fuselage side-view plan and a fresh piece of waxed
paper on your building board.
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Step 74 - Fuse Assembly (bottom longeron)
Locate one 3/16" sq. x 36" basswood
strip. This are used to form the lower
edge of the fuselage side frame.
Note that there is a "break" in the area
above the leading edge of the stab.
You'll need to measure and cut the
length from the firewall to this "break",
then measure and cut the remainder to
fit from this "break" to the rear of the
fuselage. Slightly bevel the pieces where they meet at this "break"
for a good fit.
When satisfied, pin these in position making sure they are arrow-
straight along their length. Also glue the two pieces together at
the "break".
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Step 75 - Fuse Assembly (top longeron)
Locate another 3/16" sq. x 36"
basswood strip. This will be the upper
edge of the fuselage side frame.
Measure cut and pin this in position
making sure it is arrow-straight along the
entire length.
Do not cut out the area around the wing
saddle at this point - leave it as one
continuous piece.
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Step 76 - Fuse Assembly (framing)
Using scrap 3/16" sq. basswood from
the previous steps, cut a piece to go
between the top and bottom longerons,
just behind the firewall.
Bevel both the edges for a good fit then
glue in position as shown here.
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Step 77 - Fuse Assembly (framing)
Locate one of the 3/16" sq. x 36"
balsa sticks, or if you built ailerons,
start with the leftover piece first.
You'll use this piece to cut and fit all
of the vertical fuselage supports,
starting at the two pieces that
are doubled up about an 1" back
from the wing's trailing edge.
Carefully measure, cut and bevel each piece for a nice, proper fit
and glue each in position as you go along. They should all be nice,
straight and flush with the longerons. Take your time and make it
something you can be proud of.
Remember, that most of this will
visible when the Minuette is completed, so make it count!
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Step 78 - Fuse Assembly (framing)
When you reach the aft end, the 3/16" framing is doubled here.
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Step 79 - Fuse Assembly (sanding)
Remove any pins, then lightly sand the surface
of the framework to remove any excess glue
and so prepare the surface for the next step.
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Step 80 - Fuse Assembly (FS1)
Locate both FS1s from LP1 and LP2.
These are lite-ply and chances are
that because of their length, they will
have slight bows in them. To help with
this, these two parts are cut from the
same piece of lite ply, but mirrored
and here's why.
First, the amount of bow should
match between the two.
Secondly, when you place these next to each other (along their
top edges), the concave surfaces can be placed up against the
framing, therefore minimizing this bow almost completely.
So, let's do that now.
FS1 fits over the front part of this framing. Match whichever FS1
has a concave curvature when aligned
this framing and you'll glue it
to the framework. We'd recommend some medium or thick CA to give
you longer working time. Apply glue to all of the framing that this FS1 will
cover, then press the FS1 in place, making sure it's perfectly aligned. Use
weights to keep FS1 flat as the glue cures.
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Step 81 - Fuse Assembly (starboard framing)
Once the glue has cured from the previous step, carefully remove
the framing you've created and set it aside. This is the port side
and now you'll take most of same steps to create the starboard
side.
Go back to Step 74 and make the framing - which will take you
through step 79 - skip 80, then come back here.
Once framed up, carefully remove the starboard framing and flip
it over. Lightly sand this face to remove any extra glue, wax paper,
etc.
Double check that you have indeed flipped it over and will be
making a mirror of port side you created. This needs to be a
starboard side.
Now glue the remaining FS1 in place to complete the starboard
framing. Weight it down as the glue cures.
