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Old 01-18-2008 | 12:10 AM
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bighead93
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Default RE: Airfoilz RCU Extra 260

On to the wing! Ok...first build the I Beam! Very easy...get the 2 thin pieces...and place the thick piece in the middle of the two thin pieces and CA.
1) Test fit the I-beam into the wing...both haves. Mark the extra length and cut to fit!
2) Mark the wings at 2 1/2" on the wing tip and 3 1/8" on the wing root. This will mark the spot for the i-beam once it is installed
3) Carefully slide the i-beam spar into one half of the wing. Apply epoxy or GG to both sides of the i-beam. (Tip) the extra length of the i-beam...insert into the opposite end of the wing...carefully rotate the i-beam and slide it all the way to the end of the wing. You will do this with the other side as well
4) Once the i-beam has cured...carefully cut out a hole in the middle of the top of the wing. This is where the servos leads will enter the fuse. Apply epoxy to the seam between each wing.
5) Test fit the wing into the fuse...it should be snug but not tight...sand it down if it is too tight!
6) Dont glue just yet...time to add the wing tips! Apply med CA to the wing and spray the foam tips with accelerator...apply to the wing. Cut to fit and sand smooth.
7) Now it is time to epoxy the wings to the fuse...mix epoxy with microballons and apply the wing fillets...apply painters tape to make a clean seam. Remove the tape before the epoxy cures...or you won't be getting the tape off[:@]
8) Opps...I forgot to show the i-beam turned upright...see pic #4...that is what the i-beam will look like before twisting it into position.
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