Trinitus: final build stage and finish (2 of 3)
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| Adjustable towhooks have prooved to be very useful. I have chosen to use one from Jaro Müller (Euromodell). This towhook works using a rack rail which ensures that the hook will hold up against the enormous pressure during launch. The quality is amazing at a price of only 25 Euro. I give it my recommendation.
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| The towhook is mounted using 24 hour epoxy.
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| 4 layers of plywood are glued into the top of the pylon. Previous experience has shown this to be a weak area on the Trinitus fuselage.
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| The wing and fuselage are mounted together when fitting the wing-bolts.
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| Again, 24 hour epoxy for extra stength. It's well worth the wait.
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| The servopanel consists of 6 mm balsa, fibre glass and carbon rowings along the edge.
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| The servopanel is prepared to fit with the servos, reciever, ballast tube and a small ballast container at the front for adjusting the CG. This small container holds lead pellets which are pressed in place with a piston and a spring.
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| Our f3j-friend Klaus Christiansen is helping out with fitting the servopanel and ballast tube into the fuselage.
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| I almost freaked out when trying to get it all glued together correctly.
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| Once again: 24 hour epoxy allowing time for adjustments.
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| Here's the fuselage with the servopanel mounted.
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| The V-tail is made using almost the same techniques as on the wing. Nylon material is used as a hinge.
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