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Hey im back at it after a week of vacation,and to think i thought of my build lol
im glad im bringing back memories for you guys
i got the stab and the elevators finished,all leading edges on and sanded down,the balsa was just flying i have to get me a exhaust fan in my garage,just what i need another project
so now i have both stab and elevators done and tomm ill start on the rudder
3d joy,,well mine is just for flying for now,its my first big bird to fly so ill be easy for a while any way,,thanks for your input,i need any help or suggestions i can get
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im off and running with the fin and rudder build,first up was sheeting to be built for both the rudder and fin,after all the sheeting is glued i cut the sheeting to the size as per the plans
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Theo63, I'm glad you started this thread as this is the kit I plan to start in January. I've been checking on this thread daily to see your progress, or issues you have to resolve.
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thanks minnflyer for the heading help
wild,the only real mistake i made was on the first stab sheeting i glues it on top of the trailing edge instead of against it,it was a easy fix though,its only my 4th kit and my first big one
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i got the fin done tonight,first picture was to install the hing blocks,one interferd with the next side of the sheeting so i had to sand it down some.
next i attached the sheeting for the other side of the fin and then i had to cut off the stubs on the ribs and install the leading edge
the next step was balsa dust galore and i got it all sanded down
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this first picture im a bit stumped on and could use some help,i sanded down the trailing edge of the fin,what do i do with the bottom trailing edge that sticks out past the fin,i think i should sand down to match the fin but i didnt want to screw it up,so i have left it as is until i get some help
the next picture is the top of the fin cut off for the counter balance for the rudder and that completes the fin except the problem with the bottom of the trailing edge of the fin
For the fin, leave it this way until you glue it to the fuselage. You will then sand it down to match the fuselage sides. If you want more rudder throw, it is the time to put another 1/2 balsa trailing edge and bevel it to make a double bevel. I really recommend it.
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