Just about ready to make the joint between the fuselage and wings as neat as possible, and wanted some advise.

The instructions in my manual are not that clear to a novice, so which way round is the prefered route:

1: put release paper on the wing, put a bead of filler (or chosen mix) on fuselage mating face and side wing on

or

2: release paper on fuselage side with filler bead on wing

or

3: Another method..............

Marc,

I'd go for 2 as I think it is easier to trim/sand the filler on the wing than when it is on the fuselage.

M

I have always done method 2 but I can't see why the other method wouldn't work.

Geoff.

Do method #2 first. Then do method #1. The end result will be a very clean line.

Cheers, I'll go #2 first see how it turns out and then #1 if I really have too

Marc.

Instead of release paper, iron on a piece of monokote. It works perfect and leaves an almost invisible line.

Regards
Eduardo

I have used Hysol. After protecting one side with food wrap, I layed a bead down of 9462 and pressed the wing in. After it dries you can sand to a real sharp edge. The Hysol is alot stronger than filler and won't chip as easily.

Sounds like a great idea, just need to check, is monokote 'profilm' or is it something else?

Marc.

You can use clear packing tape also

Good idea!

I have used the Top Flite Monokote and i works perfect.

Regards
Eduardo