Great Planes F-14 60 Kit - GPMA0435 - Manual (Page 8)

D D 6. Using a sanding block and coarse (50 or 80-
grit) sandpaper, sand both sides of the rudder to a taper
(see cross-section on plans). The trailing edge should
end up approximately 3/32" wide. (Do not sand to a
sharp edge). Leave the top and bottom edges square.
Sand the leading edge of the rudder to a "V-shape" as
shown on the plan. NOTE: If you are going to have
only one operating rudder, do not sand the LE of the
fixed rudder to a "V" as described above. Leave it
square and Just glue it in place against the TE and tip of
the fin. HINT: It is a good idea to keep new, sharp
sandpaper on your sanding blocks. You will notice that it
"cuts" the wood and the glue much cleaner and produces
a much smoother finish.
D D 7. Sand the top and front edges of the fin to a
rounded shape (see cross-section on plans). Sand the
trailing edge of the fin tip (at the top of the rudder) to the
same taper as the rudder.
D 8. Go back to step 2 and build another fin and
rudder.
D D 2. Glue the 1/4" balsa stab front (F146S01) to
the 1/4" balsa stab rear (F146S03) so the root ends are
even with each other. Note that there is a triangle of
missing wood formed when the two pieces are properly
joined. There are no scrap pieces to fit in there. You can
cut one if you desire, although it is not necessary.
D D 3. Position the 1/4" balsa elevator (F146S04)
over the plan and mark where the stab tip will be cut oft.
Cut the tip off with a razor saw and glue it to the stab
rear. Do this over the plans so you will be sure to
position it correctly.
BUILD THE STABILIZERS AND
ELEVATORS
D 1. Tape the fuselage top view portion of the plan
down onto your flat work surface and cover the stabilizer
portion of the fuselage top view with wax paper.
D D 4. Use a sanding block with medium (150) grit
sandpaper to sand the edges and both sides of the stab
smooth. Carefully draw a centerline all around the
edges of the stab and elevator. This will make it easier to
maintain symmetry when sanding later.
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