Section 2: Joining The Wing Halves - Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang ARF Instruction Manual

Section 2
Joining the Wing Halves
Parts Needed
Right wing panel assembly
Left wing panel assembly
Wing joiner
Tools and Adhesives Needed
Ruler
Masking tape
30-minute epoxy
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels
Step 1. Locate the wing joiner. Using a ruler and felt-tipped
pen or pencil, measure and mark the exact center of the joiner
as shown.
Step 2. Trial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing panels.
It should insert smoothly up to the line marked in Step 1.
Now slide the other wing panel onto the joiner until the two
panels meet. If the fit is too tight, it may be necessary to lightly
sand the wing joiner.
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Step 2 photo
Step 3. Check for correct dihedral angle. Place the wing on a
large flat surface with one wing panel resting flat on the surface
the opposite wing panel should be 5
(see illustration below). If necessary, sand the wing joiner until
the proper dihedral is achieved. There should be no gap at the
wing center joint. Once you are satisfied with the fit, separate the
wing panels and remove the wing joiner.
Top of Wing
Note: Read through the remaining steps of this section
before proceeding to epoxy the wing panels together.
Hint: It is extremely important to use plenty of epoxy
when joining the wing panels together. It will also be
helpful to use wax paper under the wing center joint to
avoid gluing the wing to your worktop.
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