Preparations; Assemble The Model; Build The Wing - GREAT PLANES Proud Bird Instruction Manual

PREPARATIONS

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1. If you have not done so already, remove the major
parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any
parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at
the address or telephone number listed in the "Kit Inspection"
section on page 5.
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2. Remove the tape and separate all the control surfaces.
Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten
the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas
to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.

ASSEMBLE THE MODEL

Build the Wing

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1. Each aileron requires four CA hinges. Use T-pins or
something similar and push one through the center of each
CA hinge. The pins will keep the hinges centered between
the wing panels and ailerons. Insert the hinges into the pre-
cut slots in the ailerons as shown. If any hinges are diffi cult
to install, use a hobby knife to enlarge the slot as necessary.
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2. Test fi t the ailerons onto the wing panels. The metal
torque rods will fi t into the holes pre-drilled in the ailerons.
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3. When satisfi ed with the fi t, remove the ailerons from the
wings. Clean the ends of the torque rods with a paper towel
dampened with denatured alcohol. Mix up a small amount of
epoxy (6 minute is fi ne but work quickly to glue both aileron
torque rods before the epoxy hardens) and apply a light coating
to the ends of the torque rods. Reinstall the ailerons onto the
wings. Wipe away any excess epoxy that squeezes out of the
torque rod holes. Remove the pins from the hinges and center
the ailerons on the wings, making the gap at each end an
equal length. Push the ailerons up against the trailing edge
of the wing snugging them up. Defl ect the ailerons down and
apply 6 drops of thin CA to the center of each hinge allowing
it to wick into the hinge material. Flip the wings over and apply
6 more drops of CA to the other side of the hinges. When the
CA has hardened, pull on each aileron to confi rm they are
securely glued in place.
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4. Glue the carbon anti-rotation pin halfway into one of
the wing panels.
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