Top Flite TOPA0110 - Manual (Page 24)

24. Working rapidly, put a stream of medium
CA on each rib at the spar and allow it to run
forward down the rib to the leading edge. Put a
bead of medium CA on the spar.
25. Hold the wing vertically on one wing tip
and, starting at the middle, roll the skin back onto
the wing. By holding the wing on its tip, and
putting equal pressure on both sides of the wing,
the wing will retain its proper shape and washout.
26. Now run glue down the aft portion of the
ribs and put glue on the trailing edges. Hold the
wing vertically on its tip again and press the aft
portion of the wing skin onto the structure.
27. Sheet the areas of the top of the wing
that are not covered by the main skins.
28. Cut out and enlarge the holes where the
wing bolts pass through the skins to about 1/2".
29. Locate the12-1/2" long double tapered
balsa Ailerons. The ailerons are very similar to
the elevators, but they are longer. Check the
taper of the ailerons over the plans to make sure
you have the correct parts.
30. Test fit the aileron to your wing. Trim the
aileron front edge and root end for a good fit. The
tip end of the aileron should be fitted after the
wing tip has been installed.
31. Die-cut 1/16" plywood Wing Tip Braces
are supplied to strengthen the aft end of the wing
tip. Saw a 1/16" slot along the centerline of each
shaped 1-1/4" balsa Wing Tip and glue the
braces in with CA as shown.
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