Hinging The Ailerons; Additional Items Required - Seagull Models YAK 55 Assembly Manual

KIT CONTENTS
1 Fuselage
2 Left wing panel
3 Right wing panel
4 Canopy
5 Tail set
6 Aluminum wing tube
7 Scale pilot
8 Main landing gear
9 Fiberglass cowl

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

1.2-1.6 cu.in
30-35 gasoline engine.
Radio System required 6 channels
with 6 digital servos.
Glow plug to suit engine
Propeller to suit engine
Protective foam rubber for radio
system
Silicone fuel line
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue
30 minute epoxy
5 minute epoxy
Hand or electric drill
Assorted drill bits
Modelling knife
Straight edge ruler
2mm ball driver
Phillips head screwdriver
220 grit sandpaper
90° square or builder's triangle
Wire cutters
Masking tape & T-pins
Thread-lock
Paper towels
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HINGING THE AILERONS.

Note:
Properly hinging the control surfaces on
this models is very important.Poorly
installed hinges affect the model's
precision and control response and can
also be dangerous.
1) Sand each end of hinge point hinge
using coarse sandpaper. This will improve the
bond of the epoxy to the hinge. Apply a thin
coat of Petroleum jelly to the hinge point to
prevent the epoxy from gluing the hinge
surface.
2) Mix minute epoxy. Using a glue syringe
or toothpick, place 30-minute epoxy into one
of the hinge pockets in the aileron leading edge
of the aileron. Some epoxy should ooze out of
the pocket as the hinge is installed. If not,
remove the hinge and apply more epoxy. Wipe
away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol.
Continue installing hinges in the leading edge
of the aileron. The control surfaces (aileron)
will be installed after the epoxy is fully cured.
3) Allow the glue to fully cure for at least 6
hours.When cured, work each hinge
throughout its full motion several times.This
will break free any epoxy that may have found
its way into the hinge joint. Move the hinge
throughout its full travel until no resistance is
felt. This may take as many as 40 - 45 times.
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