Winglet Tissue Installation.
Place your index finger on the top of a Winglet and your palm on the table in order to stabilize the Winglet.
Apply a thin layer of craft glue to the outside of the Winglet.
Here’s a video of Noora Khan (8) demonstrating the technique.
Starting at the bottom fold up and press the tissue against the winglet. (Continuing to hold in place with index finger and palm to table).
Clip off top of Winglet if there is lots of extra tissue there. We will trim this more precicely later when the glue is more dry.
Step 14: Haircut
The airplane needs a haircut.
We can now trim excess tissue from the airplane. The winglets can be cut as triangles or semicircles. Same goes for the fin and horizontal stabilizer.
Tip: After this step is complete it is a good idea to apply decorations and personalization. I usually encourage people to write their name or messages on their model. This gives the extra time for glue to dry as well. In a group or workshop environment, it’s a good time to do winding and flying demonstrations with a finished model. Please see the “tips section” for ideas on how to personalize or decorate your Squirrel.
Step 15: Tie Elastic Motor and Attach to Propeller
The airplane needs a haircut.
Use the 20″ rubber strip to make a 10″ loop by tying a square knot (reef knot). Here’s a video on how to make a square knot.
Be sure to pull all four strands to pull the knot tight.
