Hinging The Rudder - Seagull Models YAK 54 Assembly Manual

YAK 54 ARF 20cc
When cutting through the covering
to remove it, cut with only enough pressure
to only cut through the covering itself. Cut-
ting into the balsa structure may weaken
it.
Using a modeling knife, carefully re-
move the covering that overlaps the sta-
bilizer mounting platform sides in the
fuselage. Remove the covering from both
the top and the bottom of the platform
sides.
6.
When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous
amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin
layer to the top and bottom of the stabi-
lizer mounting area and to the stabilizer
mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
Slide the stabilizer in place and realign.
Double check all of your measurements
once more before the epoxy cures. Hold
the stabilizer in place with T-pins or mask-
ing tape and remove any excess epoxy us-
ing a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
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7.
Epoxy
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Epoxy
8.

HINGING THE RUDDER

Glue the top three rudder hinges in
place using the same techniques used to
hinge the elevator.
he lower hinge will be glued when the
in/rudder assembly is attached to the fu-
selage.
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Instruction Manual.