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Rudder construction (4 steps) – Carl Goldberg GBGA0055 User Manual

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3.

Place the 1/16” balsa sheeting flush with the Leading
Edge (L.E.) and mark the width of the sheet onto the
frame.

Apply Jet to the frame, up to the width marks, and
permanently install the sheeting. Pin down to insure a
flat assembly.

Trim the sheeting and use the drop-off to cover the
remaining area of the fin side, trimming to the profile of
the fin as you go.

4.

Flip the fin over and repeat the sheeting operation, as
illustrated.

THIS COMPLETES THE VERTICAL FIN CONSTRUCTION.
PUT IT ASIDE UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO INSTALL THE
HINGES.

1.

Collect all of the parts you will need to construct the
RUDDER. They include:

(3) 5/16” sq. x 16” BALSA STICKS

PT. #4370

(1) D/C BALSA SHT. 5517

PT. #3331

CONTAINING:
(1) 3/16” HORN MOUNT

(2) D/C BALSA SHT. 5520

PT. #3332

CONTAINING:

(1) 1/16” HORN MOUNT

2.

Laminate the three horn mounts as shown, making
sure that the 3/16” horn mount is in the middle.

RUDDER CONSTRUCTION (4 Steps)