Hinging The Elevator - Seagull Models Funfly 3D Assembly Manual

SEAGULL FUNFLY 3D.

HINGING THE ELEVATOR.

1) Carefully remove the elevator from one
of the fuselage panel. Note the position of the
hinges.
2) Remove each hinge from the fuselage
panel and elevator and place a T-pin in the
center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the
elevator until the T-pin is snug against the
elevator. This will help ensure an equal amount
of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when
the elevator is mounted to the fuselage .
3) Slide the elevator on the fuselage panel
until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is
now centered on the fuselage panel and
elevator. Remove the T-pins and snug the
elevator against the fuselage panel. A gap of
1/64" or less should be maintained between
the fuselage panel and elevator.
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4)Deflect the elevator and completely
saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The
elevator front surface should lightly contact
the fuselage during this procedure. Ideally,
when the hinges are glued in place, a 1/64"
gap or less will be maintained throughout the
lengh of the elevator to the fuselage panel hinge
line.
Note: The hinge is constructed of a special
material that allows the C/A to wick or penetrate
and distribute throughout the hinge, securely
bonding it to the wood structure of the fuselage
panel and rudder.
Epoxy.