Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Centuri Flutter-By Build, Part 5, Paper Laminating Fins


Turn over the fin and apply glue stick to the other side.

With the wood fin leading edge so close to the centerline you can see why the glue overlapped the middle. You can't get close or under the leading edge now.
Here's where most people have trouble with papering fins - the rounded leading edge.
Take an extra moment to roll the paper over the rounded leading edge before smoothing the paper on the other side of the fin.
Be sure the paper is tight and smooth over the leading edge.

Then continue smoothing the paper into the glue on the open flat side.


Burnish the second side.
Press the fins in a heavy book and allow to dry overnight.

You could also paper the launch lug if you want to.
Sometimes that's easier than filling the lug seams with CWF.
Just take your time and be sure the paper covering is smooth.

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