Sunday, April 28, 2013

Fliskits Pheord X150 Build Part 2 Fin Lamination

Look ahead in the instructions and you'll see the self adhesive fin labels are applied even with the leading edges of the fin stock.
The (outside) straight half of the leading edge will run parallel with the balsa grain. The other side of the leading edge, closest to the motor mount tube and root edge is curved.
Sand the edges of the balsa sheet square for an easier alignment of the straight side of the leading edge.



When cutting out the left side fin coverings, you are told to leave about 1/4" around the sides. The way it's printed, there's not enough area between the fins for a 1/4" allowance. Just cut them out leaving enough white border.
Use a straightedge to cut the leading edge.


This is how the first three of the five fins sit on the 3/32" balsa stock.
The other two left sides are yet to be stuck on the other balsa sheet.

TIP: These self adhesive sheets are the "crack and peel" type. I wouldn't recommend cracking the sheets to remove the upper layer. Folding the sheets until they crack will leave creases on the finished fin surfaces.
Stick the tip of your knife blade between the layers and peel off the top printed side.

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