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79.
a. To set the hinge gap, deflect the elevators to the maximum amount
needed. For best control response, the gap should be as small as
possible but big enough to allow full movement of the control surface
without binding.
b. EASY HINGES were designed to use THIN CA (any brand) for maximum
glue penetration. Place three or four large drops of thin CA directly onto
the hinges in the gap. The glue will wick into the slot as it penetrates both
the wood and the hinge. Continue this process, gluing the same side of all
of the hinges, then turn the stabilizer over and repeat the gluing process
on the other side of each hinge.
80.
a. Attach the ailerons to the wing using six EASY HINGES on each aileron. Be sure the plywood control horn supports
are on the bottom surface of the ailerons! After the glue has cured (3 to 5 minutes) flex all the joints in each
direction a couple of dozen times to reduce any stiffness.
b. The rudder is hinged in the same manner as above, but it's easier to install the rudder hinges AFTER the fin has
been glued to the fuselage. Cut slots for four hinges now while the fin and rudder are easy to handle.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
82.
a. Temporarily position the stabilizer on the stab support at the back of the
fuselage. Again refer to the General Alignment Diagram on page 20 of
"The Basics of Radio Control".
When satisfied with the alignment, draw cut lines on the bottom of the
stabilizer at the fuselage sides, and on the top of the stabilizer at the tail
fairing blocks. Remove the stabilizer and cut away the covering between
the lines, exposing the bare wood underneath. Use a sharp knife to cut
the covering material - try not to cut into the balsa sheeting.
Use the same method to expose the area under the tail fairing blocks.
b. Permanently glue the stabilizer to the fuselage using Kwik-Set epoxy.
Recheck its alignment and adjust as necessary before the glue dries.
83.
a. Cut away a 3/8" wide strip of covering from the center of the stabilizer
where the fin is to be glued.
Also, remove the covering material from the front of the fin where the tail
fairing blocks make contact.
b. Epoxy the fin to the top of the stabilzer, using a triangle to check its
alignment as it dries.
Be certain that the fin trailing edge is firmly glued between the fuselage
sides.
84.
a. Hinge the rudder to the fin 84 trailing edge using four EASY HINGES.
b. Swivel the nylon tail wheel bracket into position on the bottom of the
fuselage, and mark the two mounting holes. Drill at the marks with a 5/64"
drill, then bolt the bracket to the fuselage with two #4 x 1/2" sheet metal
screws.
85.
Install two 4" main wheels on the aluminum landing gear using the hardware as shown on the plans. Use a drop of CA or
thread locking compound on the inner nut to keep the assembly from vibrating apart. Once the wheels have been
attached, the landing gear assembly can be bolted to the fuselage using three 8-32 x 3/4" mounting bolts.
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