A failing some kit plans instructions magazine plans too matter detail common-place construction steps Thats okay experienced modelers about new comers youre hung up strip ailerons heres help STRIP-TYPE ailerons almost universal RO aircraftand several good reasons relatively easy install totally contained within wing fuselage use simple hardware light-weight become part hinging system Most kits provide type aileron include hardware part complete package cases instructions installation too clear ly because use univer sal installation taken granted photos show typical strip aileron system can slightly modified fit almost situations calling type aileron 1 Prepare wing sanding ramp-type notches width servo arm equidistant center top half trailing edge notches intended provide clearance torque rods 4 Hold ailerons position against trailing edge mark spot torque anchors will go Use drill same size anchor case 3/32-in drill hole ailerons locationslightly deeper anchor 56 Model Aviation 2 The torque rods bearings case /52-in wire 1/a-in brass tube Shape fairing blocks same tool shown later used notch ailerons torque rod clearance notches sanded same way trailing edge notches 3 Epoxy torque rod bearings fairing blocks trailing edge keep glue out bearings fairing blocks should match center notches should line up other Bend torque rods conform dihedral angle necessary 5 Groove aileron hole root groove should same depth diameter wire torque rod tool used gouge groove length 3/32-in wire filed flat end other end epoxied -in dowel handle 9 The complete installation cover aileron wing before hinging place Epoxy torque anchor rod aileron hinges installed again keep glue out bearings January 1981 57 6 The completed groove tool did step easy assures tight hinge line between aileron wing 7 Trial-fit aileron onto torque rod anchor necessary deepen hole groove until aileron fits flush against trailing edge 8 way aileron should fit again5l Iruaming edge stage good idea hold aileron place sand trailing edge until match perfectly hinge line
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/01
Page Numbers: 56, 57
A failing some kit plans instructions magazine plans too matter detail common-place construction steps Thats okay experienced modelers about new comers youre hung up strip ailerons heres help STRIP-TYPE ailerons almost universal RO aircraftand several good reasons relatively easy install totally contained within wing fuselage use simple hardware light-weight become part hinging system Most kits provide type aileron include hardware part complete package cases instructions installation too clear ly because use univer sal installation taken granted photos show typical strip aileron system can slightly modified fit almost situations calling type aileron 1 Prepare wing sanding ramp-type notches width servo arm equidistant center top half trailing edge notches intended provide clearance torque rods 4 Hold ailerons position against trailing edge mark spot torque anchors will go Use drill same size anchor case 3/32-in drill hole ailerons locationslightly deeper anchor 56 Model Aviation 2 The torque rods bearings case /52-in wire 1/a-in brass tube Shape fairing blocks same tool shown later used notch ailerons torque rod clearance notches sanded same way trailing edge notches 3 Epoxy torque rod bearings fairing blocks trailing edge keep glue out bearings fairing blocks should match center notches should line up other Bend torque rods conform dihedral angle necessary 5 Groove aileron hole root groove should same depth diameter wire torque rod tool used gouge groove length 3/32-in wire filed flat end other end epoxied -in dowel handle 9 The complete installation cover aileron wing before hinging place Epoxy torque anchor rod aileron hinges installed again keep glue out bearings January 1981 57 6 The completed groove tool did step easy assures tight hinge line between aileron wing 7 Trial-fit aileron onto torque rod anchor necessary deepen hole groove until aileron fits flush against trailing edge 8 way aileron should fit again5l Iruaming edge stage good idea hold aileron place sand trailing edge until match perfectly hinge line