Hangar 9 P-51D Blue Nose 60 ARF - Manual (Page 5)

8 Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual 9 Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual
 Step 13
Remove the flap and aileron from the wing. Make sure to
keep the flap hinges with the flap and the aileron hinges with
the aileron as they are different sizes.
Important : Each aileron has a hard point installed in
the bottom side of the aileron for mounting the control
horn. Make sure to install the aileron so this hard point
is located on the bottom of the wing or the control horn
could pull away from the aileron and cause the loss of
aileron control of your model.
 Step 14
Hinging the aileron is again the same as hinging the
elevators and rudder. Make sure the aileron can move freely
when the hinges are installed. Remember to double-check
that the hard point for mounting the control horn in the
aileron is located toward the bottom of the wing.
 Step 15
Apply a small piece of low-tack tape at the tip of the wing to
hold the aileron in position. This will help when the flaps are
being installed.
 Step 16
Hinging the flaps will take a little finesse as the hinges will
be exposed and you will need to adjust the flap so it aligns
in the correct position. Test fit the flap in position using the
hinges. Adjust the flap so it is in alignment with the aileron
on one end and the wing at the other. You will need to adjust
the position of the flap and hinges to accomplish this.
 Step 17
Turn the wing over and check that the flap is flush with the
top of the wing as well.
Hint : Tape a piece of balsa flat to the surface to help
aid in the alignment of the flap to the surface of the
wing skin.
 Step 10
Apply hinge glue to the holes in the elevator as shown. Make
sure to read the instructions on the glue before beginning
the hinging process.
 Step 11
Insert the hinges into the holes in the elevator so the hinge
point is set back as described in Steps 8 and 9. Make sure to
install the hinges correctly. Allow the hinge glue to fully cure
before proceeding to gluing the hinges in the fixed surface.
This will prevent them from being moved accidentally.
Remove any excess glue using a damp paper towel.
 Step 12
Apply hinge glue to the holes in the stabilizer. Slide the
hinges into the holes and use a damp paper towel to remove
any excess glue. Check that the elevator can move up and
down freely. Set the assembly aside to allow the glue to fully
cure.
 Step 13
Repeat Steps 1 through 12 to prepare the remaining half of
the stabilizer and elevator.
 Step 12
Hinging the rudder follows the same procedure as the
elevators. Again, make sure to prepare the hinges and check
the operation of the rudder before the hinge glue begins to
cure.