Wing Assembly; Hinging The Elevator; Hinging The Rudder - Seagull Models MUSTANG P-51 Assembly Manual

8) After both ailerons are securely hinged,
firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to
make sure the hinges are securely glued and
cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully
applying medium pressure, trying to separate
the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution
not to crush the wing structure.
Note: Work the aileron up and down several
times to "work in" the hinges and check
for proper movement.
Repeat the procedure for orther wing
haft.

HINGING THE ELEVATOR.

Glue the elevator hinges in place using the
same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.

HINGING THE RUDDER.

Glue the rudder hinges in place using the
same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.
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NOTE: We highly recommend using 30
Using a ruler, locate its centre and draw a
vertical line .
half. The brace should slide in easily up to the
centreline that you drew. If not, use 220 grit
sandpaper with a sanding block and sand
down the edges and ends of the brace until it
fits properly.
its fit in each wing half. Coat both sides of one
half of the dihedral brace with 30 minute epoxy.
Next, pour some epoxy into the dihedral box in
one wing panel. Make sure you cover the top
and bottom as well as the sides of the dihedral
brace. Use enough epoxy to fill any gaps.

WING ASSEMBLY.

minute epoxy as it is stronger and
provides more working time, allowing
the builder to properly align the parts.
Using fast cure epoxy when joining
the wing halves could result in the
glue drying before the wing halves are
aligned properly which may result in
failure of the wing centre section
during flight.
1) Locate the plywood wing dihedral brace.
Masking tape.
2) Test fit the dihedral brace into each wing
3) Remove the brace when satisfied with
Centre line.
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