Attaching The Tail Unit - Carson CESSNA 182 Mode D'emploi

ATTACHING THE TAIL UNIT

For reasons of transportation the tail assembly is
not mounted when supplied.
The kit includes adhesive for attaching the tail
assembly. It requires a drying time of
approximately 12 hours, during which time the glue
joint should not be subjected to stress. To speed
up the process and provide superior adhesion, 2-
component 5-minute epoxy glue (available
separately) which achieves full strength in less
than an hour may be used. To improve flexibility,
flex the rudder flaps of the elevator and tail fin
slightly. Do not overflex!
Attaching the elevator
Push the elevator into the precut slit in the
fuselage and check that the rudder flap can move
freely. If it scrapes against the fuselage and is
difficult to move, use a modelling knife to cut away
the fuselage at this point taking extreme care.
Apply the glue contained in the kit to the parts on
the elevator that will later come into contact with
the fuselage. You should also apply a little glue to
the contact surfaces on the slit in the fuselage.
Ease the fuselage slightly apart and push the
elevator (the rudder horn facing downwards) into
the fuselage, checking that it is positioned straight
in both directions. Allow the glue to dry slightly
before continuing with assembly.
If necessary cut here
CESSNA 182 CARSON R/C MODEL AIRCRAFT
Gluing the rudder in
Apply a little adhesive to the precut slit in the
fuselage and to the mounting tabs on the rudder
assembly. Now push the rudder assembly into the
slit in the fuselage, checking that it is positioned
correctly and is straight. Strengthen the glue joint
by gluing around the abutting edges. This is not
necessary when using epoxy glue. Before the glue
has dried completely, check once again that the
parts are positioned correctly.
Adhesive
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Adhesive
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