Top Flite TOPA0110 - Manual (Page 25)

3 2 . G l u e t h e W i n g T i p s o n t o t h e w i n g ,
carefully centering the tip brace at the TE. Use a
knife, razor plane, and sanding block to shape the
wing tips.
33. Trim the tip of the aileron so it fits
properly between the flap and the wing tip.
Shape the LE of the aileron to the “V” shape as
shown in the photo and on the cross section on
the wing plan.
BUILD THE FUSELAGE
1. Test fit the die-cut 1/8" balsa Upper
Forward Fuse Side, Upper Aft Fuse Side,
Lower Forward Fuse Side, and Lower Aft Fuse
Side together. These should be aligned over the
Fuselage Side View on the plans, or by placing a
long straightedge along the top edge of the upper
parts. Adjust any joints that do not fit well.
2 . P l a c e w a x e d p a p e r o v e r y o u r w o r k
surface. Reassemble the parts and check their
alignment. For a straight fuselage, it is important
to have the fuse sides straight, and both the
same. Use thin and medium CA to glue the parts
together. Use a quick wipe with a paper towel to
remove excess glue, as this will make sanding
easier. Keep in mind that you are making a left
and a right fuselage side.
3. Glue the die-cut 1/8" balsa Radiator Side
to the bottom edge of each fuselage side. Sand
the joint with a sanding block and 220-grit
sandpaper.
4. Inspect the two fuselage sides. Choose
the Right and Left sides so the best surfaces will
face outward. Mark the inside of the appropriate
part RI and LI (for Right Inside and Left Inside.)
Sand the outside (and to a lesser extent the
inside) of each side with a sanding block and
sharp 220-grit sandpaper to smooth out the joints
and the surface.
5 . G l u e a d i e - c u t 1 / 8 " b a l s a A f t F u s e
Doubler to the inside of each fuselage side (be
sure to make a left and a right). Align the stab
saddle and the top edge of the doubler with the
fuse side when gluing.
6. Compare the two die-cut 1/8" Plywood
Fuse Doublers. Label the shorter one “R” (right)
and the longer one “L” (left). This will set the right
thrust in the firewall.
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