Sanding the leading edge prior to installing the sheeting. 80 grit sandpaper with light pressure works good, as does working off the edge of the table.
Sanding
the leading edge prior to installing the sheeting. 80
grit sandpaper with light pressure works good, as does working
off the edge of the table.
A method of hinging the elevator.
Small Robart hinge points were used at the tips, with notching and
blocking as shown.
The T-pn was pushed through to
locate the holes for the hinge with the parts properly aligned.
A channel for the joiner rod is routed
into the elevators, and then with the elevators temporarily
assembled to the stabilizer
the carbon fiber joiner rod is tacked
in place with CA. Remove the elevator and glue the carbon fiber
rod with epoxy.
Starting fuselage assembly. Using
the table on the plan, diagonals, verticals, and crossmembers are cut to
length. The saw is a JLC saw, (google it)
which allows very accurate cuts because
it has almost no kerf. The digital caliper makes the job quick and
easy.
The parts are just cut square now,
the angled fits are done during assembly.