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2. Cover the top of the fuselage between the cockpit and the
firewall next, followed by the sides and the turtledeck. Those
who are less experienced with applying iron-on covering could
cover the turtledeck separately from the fuselage sides.
Wing
1. Cover the corner areas first. When covering the
corners at the aileron torque rods, fold a piece of covering
near the end, then cut a hole with a 1/8" [3mm] brass tube
sharpened on the end. (Since the model in the photos is red
on the bottom and white on top, two pieces of covering were
first ironed together over a sheet of glass.)
2. Slip the covering over the torque rod, then use a trim
iron to iron it into place. Trim the covering approximately 1/8"
[3mm] around the edges, then iron the edges down.
3. Iron a piece of covering over the wing bolt plate before
covering the rest of the wing. Cover one side, then the other
side of the bottom of the wing, then cover one side, then the
other side of the top of the wing.
4. Cover the ends, then the top and bottom of the ailerons.
5. The same as was done for the tail surfaces, cut a strip
of covering from all the hinge slots in the wing and ailerons.
6. Cut the covering from the bottom of the wing over the
landing gear rails and the notches for the straps.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Glue on the Stab & Fin
1. If you haven't already done so, cut the covering from
the slots in the fuselage for the stab and fin. Test fit the stab
and fin into the fuselage. Make any adjustments necessary.
Note: The best way to glue in the stab is to apply epoxy to
both the top and bottom of the stab and to the stab saddle
and the tail blocks in the fuselage. This gets a little messy as
some epoxy will be deposited on one half of the stab when
you slide it in, but before the epoxy hardens it can be
cleaned off with paper towels and alcohol. Applying epoxy in
the fuselage and to the stab is the best way to ensure a
secure bond.
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