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FEATHERS
The rudder,
stabiliser and elevators are simple stick construction
from 9.5mm strip and sheet, and pose no problem in there
build up.
ASSEMBLY
The wing is mated
to the fuse by sliding through a profile cut in the fuse
thickness. Take your time here to achieve a nice close
fit, and when seated properly, achieving a 90 degree fit
to the fuse side, then go ahead and EPOXY into place.
While this is setting up, you can manufacture the
simplified landing gear from 3mm aluminium strip and
lightweight wheels. |
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When
wing epoxy is setup, and with model still locked to building
board, then go ahead and EPOXY in the stabiliser. The fin can
then be fitted using aliphatic and when completed give the model
and all over final sand.
Our
prototype was covered in red and white Monokote, which gives a
high lustrous finish and is easy to use. The simulated windows
were cut from black Solartrim using a slightly flattened pipe
with a ground cutting each. All the control surfaces were
covered separately to the model. then hinged using Great Planes
cyano hinges ... these worked great and proved super flexible.
The tail
skid is shown as a bound wire assy, but if you wanted to you
could fit a tailwheel, but we have found this totally
unnecessary, as the tail is NEVER on the ground long enough. In
actual fact, the skid is used as a balancing point only. |
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