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While waiting for the assembly glue to set; file the corner shoulders of the five (5) fuselage Stations (3
to 7) flush to the frame structures on both sides for a more authentic detail. See picture on the previous
page. Due to metal casting limitations it was necessary to add the shoulders to assure proper filling of
the corners. Once filed smooth to match the frame, touch up the paint.
Now rig the five (5) Fuselage Stations with Turnbuckles and try to equalize the Turnbuckles from the
two corners as seen in the picture below.
Using rubber bands add the five (5) Stations (3 to 7) to the front side of the Building Fixture locations
making sure the Stations are centered and resting level on the Spacers. The rubber bands must hold
the Stations tightly in place. See the picture above.
Now glue in place the four (4) 3/32" x 3/4" brass tube Fuselage Joiners to the rear ends of the Side
Frames making sure they are completely seated against the Side Frames. These joints are per the
original design.
Add the Rudder Pivot cast metal part to the rear end of the Building Fixture indexing it onto the
quarter rounds and hold it in place using a rubber band as seen in the picture on the next page. The
Rudder Pivot must be centered and plumb vertically. The Rudder will index through the hole so it can
be inserted to check.
Next, dry fit the four (4) brass tube Fuselage Stringers 1/16" x 10- 3/4" inserting them one at a time
starting with the bottom two (2) and then the top two (2) into the Fuselage Joiners, onto all the Station
corners and finally the Rudder Pivot. Carefully bend the Fuselage Stringers to relieve any stress and
ideally the Fuselage Stringers should be able to rest in place between the Fuselage Joiners and the
Rudder Pivot. See the pictures on the next page.
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