blackjack2564
Crazy Jim's Gone Banana's
Finally....
Remove fins, insert Motor mount assembly into fincan & check for fit.
Place all fins in corresponding slots.
TIP:
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While doing this I draw a line on all fins where they meet airframe.
Your fins should have a nice snug fit, to the point that some may need a light tap or 2 ,making sure they bottom out on motor mount.
When it comes time to tack the fins, its' readily visible if fin it seated correctly. Just a bit off and the glue will be a leaky mess. See the crooked line on rear fin, it is tight, but that's an illusion, it's not down tight to tube. A whack or 2 & it's fixed.
So this little line acts like a visable "safety" check, saving time & fixing stuff!
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After all is fitted,[if not make your adjustments that why it's just tacked & dry fitted] I assemble the bird for the first time and admire!
Oh yeah , make sure bevel is to rear on lower fin.[yep some are out there backwards]
Remove fins, insert Motor mount assembly into fincan & check for fit.
Place all fins in corresponding slots.
TIP:
...............................
While doing this I draw a line on all fins where they meet airframe.
Your fins should have a nice snug fit, to the point that some may need a light tap or 2 ,making sure they bottom out on motor mount.
When it comes time to tack the fins, its' readily visible if fin it seated correctly. Just a bit off and the glue will be a leaky mess. See the crooked line on rear fin, it is tight, but that's an illusion, it's not down tight to tube. A whack or 2 & it's fixed.
So this little line acts like a visable "safety" check, saving time & fixing stuff!
..................................................................
After all is fitted,[if not make your adjustments that why it's just tacked & dry fitted] I assemble the bird for the first time and admire!
Oh yeah , make sure bevel is to rear on lower fin.[yep some are out there backwards]
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