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Step-by-Step Build Guide (cont'd)
Step 3.3 Glue Rudder and Elevator Parts Together
3.3.1 Prior to gluing the control surface parts together, use the 1mm - 1.5mm
O.D. carbon fiber rod or steel rod to make sure it slides freely in the
hinge holes.
ATTENTION: The Rudder, Elevators and Ailerons are designed with separate Control
Horn parts. This was done in case you choose to print the control surfaces in LW-PLA
or LW-ASA. The Control Horn parts should be printed in a more rigid plastic like
3.3.2 Use qty. 2 , 3mm diameter x 10mm
long dowel pins cut from scrap wood
dowels or carbon fiber rods to align
parts Rudder 1 and Rudder Control
Horn and glue together.
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3.3.3 Continue to glue Rudder 2, Rudder 3, and
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Rudder 4 to the Rudder assembly using the
built-in alignment aids to keep the parts
aligned. The parts can also be laid on a flat
surface while gluing to ensure a perfectly
flat assemby. Set the Rudder aside for the
Final Assembly steps later.
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