Great Planes F-14 60 Kit - GPMA0435 - Manual (Page 43)

D 2. Sand the outside of each W11 to obtain a square
and flat surface to attach the wing tips. Also sand the TE
sheeting flush with the TE.
D 3. Lay each tapered balsa aileron (F146W08)
over the plan with the tip extending approximately 1"
past rib W11. Cut the aileron end off at the angle shown
on the plans. Lay the wing over the plan and make a
mark on the TE'S where the inner edge of each aileron
end should go.
D 2. Line the centerline of each wing tip up with the
centerline of each rib W11 and securely glue them in
place. IMPORTANT - The aft edge of the wing tip
block must be approximately 5/8" behind the aileron end
TE, to allow for wing sweep.
D 4. Tape the aileron ends in place w i t h masking
tape so the slanted edges line up with the marks on the
TE. Check the alignment of the aileron ends with the
airfoil contour at rib W11. It is of utmost importance
that they are correctly aligned and do not tip up or down.
Also look along the trailing edge of the aileron end to
make sure it is pointing at the center TE. When satisfied
with their alignment, glue them in place with thin CA.
Remove the tape and add thick CA if needed to fill any
gaps. Cut and sand the outer end flush with rib W11.
D 3. Use a razor plane and coarse grit sandpaper to
carve and sand the wing tips to the appropriate shape as
shown in the photo and on the plans. Blend the tips with
the top and bottom surfaces of the wing and with the
tapered aileron piece. NOTE: Do not sand the TE of
the tip to a sharp edge, as it will be too fragile. Instead,
leave it approximately 1/16" thick. You can put a strip of
masking tape around rib W11 to keep from sanding it
during this step.
D 4. Soak the trailing and outer edges of each wing
tip with thin CA and allow it to cure. This will harden
the wood and help protect it from dings.
INSTALL WING TIPS
D 1. Draw a centerline on the outer surface of W11
(from the front of the LE to the TE of the aileron end)
and all the way around each wing tip. This will help you
install them correctly and sand them symmetrically.
INSTALL AILERONS
NOTE: Do not glue the aileron hinges until after your
model has been covered.
D 1. Draw an accurate centerline along the LE of the
tapered balsa ailerons and the wing TE.
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