Mats Monarch Rudder, ailerons, elevators

Getting the rudder glued up at first glance looks tough but a little ingenuity is nneded to get the parts at the correct angles. use 5 minute epoxy to get the ribs tacked. These parts can be doen in the home where the heat is..... provided the wife is well warned!!

More ribs! and a few weights to hold the rudder flat!

Note the use of the packing tape!

YES that is the kitchen dining table... amazing how everything takes over!! Well the kitchen was warm and besides I could have supper and still be working on the Monarch. Notice the use of the sandbags for weights.

OK time for those all important Gussetts. Remember this is where all the strength is!! Make a good bond.

Starting an elevator. I cut the foam to the correct angle. April 1999

An elevator just glued together with 5 minute epoxy! Remember the 5 minute epoxy is not structural and your gussets are the strength that holds everything together!

In this photo I am sanding the elevator to get all the surfaces flat! yes that is a sanding block.

Here I am attaching the fin spar stiffners

The Finished Fin.. Note the gussets that are the strength. April 1999

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