Prepare For Assembly; Build The Wings; Hinge The Ailerons - GREAT PLANES Performance Reactor Instruction Manual

PREPARE FOR ASSEMBLY

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Lay out all of your covered parts like the fuselage, wings, and
control surfaces. Inspect the covering for wrinkles and peeled
edges. Use a covering iron set for low to medium/high heat and
tack down the covering. Medium heat may be necessary to
stretch out any wrinkles, but be careful not to apply too much
heat to areas where covering is applied over covering.

BUILD THE WINGS

Hinge the Ailerons

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1. You will need the following supplies: Denatured alcohol,
30-minute epoxy, epoxy mixing cups, mixing sticks, round
toothpicks, petroleum jelly, masking tape, and some paper towels.
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2. Start with the right wing and aileron. Install one 1-3/8"
[35mm] anti-rotation dowel in the location shown using epoxy.
The tip should be 1/2" [13mm] from the rib. Test fi t six-point type
hinges into the wing so that the hinge pin is aligned with the
hinge line. Defl ecting each hinge 90° will help you determine
when the hinge pin is parallel with the hinge line. If the hinge is
too tight, you may use your hobby knife or a 5/32" [4mm] drill bit
to carefully enlarge the hole.
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3. Fit the aileron tightly up against the wing and defl ect
it up and down a few times checking for binding.
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4. Remove the aileron and the hinges. Prepare each
hinge fi rst by cleaning off any mold release compound left
on the parts during manufacture. Use denatured alcohol for
this. Prepare each hinge for gluing by thoroughly coating the
center section with petroleum jelly.
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5. Mix up a batch of 30-minute epoxy and use a toothpick
to generously coat the inside of each hole or "pocket." Apply
epoxy to both the wing pockets and the aileron pockets.
Warning: This glue joint is critical and you must take the
time to ensure it is done properly.
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