Fei Bao F18-f Assembly Manual - page 10
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F E I B A O F 1 8 – f
b) Drill (5) 1/16” holes about 1/2” apart with the middle hole near the center of the concave side
of the tank. Center the holes fore and aft on the lap joint. Have a helper hold a vacuum nozzle
such that the drilled residue is removed.
c) Use a PermaGrit # RF9UF countersink tool (with vacuum) to allow the Poly Ply Screw head
(BVM Part# 5725) to seat near flush with tank surface. Solvent clean 10 Poly Ply screws then
apply a small amount of poxy to each hole and insert the screws.
d) Tape the area as shown and apply a coat of epoxy. Remove the tape while glue is wet.
Put aside overnight to dry / cure.
4: GLUING FLAP, AILERON, RUDDER HINGES & CONTROL HORNS
While there are many ways of doing this, this method will let you do all the surfaces at once,
assures proper alignment and movement, and lets you move on to other assembly work while the
glue on the hinges dries. Most techniques involve gluing one side of the hinges, letting it dry and
then doing the other side the next night. This method lets you do both sides at once, and
guarantees proper alignment if needed. This model has the control surface hinges pre glued on
the control surface sides by the factory for alignment purposes and to help keep each surface in it
placement left and right. All you have to do is glue the other half to the wings and rudders.
Follow the procedure fully for best results whether gluing both sides or not.
Put a towel, cloth or something soft like foam down on your bench to prevent the painted
surfaces from being scratched. If not in place, locate all the control surfaces to their correct place
on the wings and rudders. Check for proper mating, hinge location, and movement on all
surfaces. Starting with either wing
Remove the control surfaces.