Hi guys,
This problem exists on all airframes (that I've seen). Just get
out your "Super Fill" and match the parts. Just be sure to include a
layer of bid approximately every 3/16" (3 - 4 mm) or so. The glass is
necessary as the super fil doesn't have any strength when put it on that
thick. I had to do the leading edge of the tail planes and re-form the
top of both of my protrusions to match the tail planes. No big deal,
just time consuming. My moldings don't match on the bottom but no one
looks there when looking over the plane. I did the lower section just to
blend it in.
Jim Nelson
N15JN
<ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk> writes:
> <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>
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> Hi! Jeff.
> I think that your suggestion is the only way to match up at this
> stage
> except it is weight wasteful! (You could make a point of always
> parking it
> with the stabilator fully up or down!)Then no one would get to
> notice except
> yourself. However you will be one very "unhappy bunny" if you don't
> ensure
> that the filler is well and truly fixed.
> I'm thinking that I understand your explanation correctly? (The tail
> plane
> leading edges don't quite match the tail fairing moulding?)
> Regards
> Bob Harrison G-PTAG
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> > Here is a question for those that have tried to finish a Europa to
> show
> > specs. The front of the flange that meets the tail plane on the
> starboard
> > side is aft of the tail-plane and I was able to fill the elevator
> out to
> > meet it with no problem. However the port side is at least a
> quarter inch
> > aft of the elevator. I have filled it forward about 1/4 inch but
> should go
> > another eighth or so. When the plane is level I would like it to
> match on
> > both sides. Any thoughts on this Tail plane / Elevator dilemma.
> Should I
> > build with fill out even further?
> > By the way would someone tell me the difference (If any) between
> a
> > tail-plane & elevator. Hope this isnt one of those stupid
> questions that
> > makes this low time pilot look lower time.
> >
> > Jeff
> > A258 Tri gear
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