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Old 03-03-2009 | 03:59 PM
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Default RE: Extra Extra V2 - Build thread

Next you glue the tail and wing subsections together. There are holes in the subsections \for dowels to keep them aligned. The center section is depron so be careful not to use non-foam safe glues. I used foamheasive and was very pleased as I got a strong bond to the balsa and didn't have to wait for the glue to cure.

Next glue them to the left side fuse. On the wing section the wing bolt dowels will align the parts properly but I would also put the wing tube socket in place to make sure it is correct. JUST DON'T GLUE THE SOCKET IN PLACE YET. Add weight to hold it down until it cures.

Glue the tail section on the same way but use the 1/4" dowel locations to align it (I used two 1/4" drill bits (shank end) and removed them after weight was applied). MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GLUE THEM IN.

If you are careful to use the alignment pins the wing to tail incidence should be set at this point.

It's also a good idea to trace the wing and tail sections onto the fuse before you glue them such that you can minimize the glue squeeze out. This will help when you install the tail and wing.


Btw, these pictures show the X bracing top and bottom. They have since been removed (shown in later pictures) as they were proven to not be necessary in most locations.
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