Sunday, November 10, 2024

Enerjet by Aerotech Strong Arm Build, Part 11, Fin Fitting



Earlier - 
The lower lock ring (on the engine mount) had to be moved forward 1/2" to be in the correct position for the rings to sit just outside the end s of the fin slots. This also set the engine mount to be flush with the main airframe tube.

Try as I might, the low end of the TTW tab would not click into place.

To fit into the new position of the lower lock ring, the inside notch had to be cut 1/2" up from the bottom. On the left, the notch to be cut is marked with pencil.

On the right, the notch was cut with a razor saw.
A  CA glue bead is applied to all contact points along the root edge. 

 

These fins take a little bit of effort to snap them into place.

Experience has taught me - 
Snap in the front first, then snap the rear tab into the rear ring.

TIP: Place your thumb into the engine mount tube for support while pushing down on the fin until it clicks.

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