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Old 08-10-2011, 02:32 PM
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Jack Diaz
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Default RE: CARF-Models P-47 Thunderbolt

Just did the elevators.
Found a couple of issues:

- The holes in the CF torque rod were a bit too big for the 3mm bolts. I used a little bit of thin CA in the holes and tapped using the bolts with some vaseline. Solved!

- Elevators were not aligned. Had a difference of about 1/4".
The position of each elevator is defined by the retention bolt head "pocket" (or recess). Slightly modified the "pockets" of one elevator (carefully removing material from the front side, and adding material on the opposite for a tight fit of the bolt heads). Trial and error, of course. Solved!

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