TLC416

This is my first kit build, so as suggested by another member, I’m posting the build as I go so as to get help along the way. If you see something that don’t look right or can be improved upon, please give your advise.
Here’s a few pics as I start.

TLC416

After building the first side, I build over the top of is, as per the plans.
I’ve already hit something I need help with. Take a look at the instructions, paragraph where it talks about vertical cross pieces at C D N. Not sure what it’s talking about and don’t see anywhere on the plans “N” location.

TLC416

Also, it tells you to bevel the inside edges so both are equal to rudder of 3/16”. What’s a good way to do this? I would think sanding would be the easiest but not while pined to the board.

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Sanding is what I do, when I've got the main formers in and I'm pulling the two sides together, then a thin piece of ply with sandpaper glued to both sides...stick in between and slide back and forth. I do not worry about getting it the same thickness as the rudder. No one will notice it, and it will have no effect on flight.

TLC416

Man, what a learning curve. After studying the plans over several more times, I found the references the instructions were talking about. It was on another part of the plans. So the build is back under way. The sheeting was way more tough than I had imagined it would be. Not only is it curved and tapered, it also was at two angles, so it had to be done in two stages. It turned out fair. I ended up using windex to soften the sheet of balsa, worked well.