In this video we show you how to attach the gearbox to the fuselage. As you see, we glue the carbon rod on with a little bit of help from the hinge tape. Next we prepare the hingelines of the rudder and the elevator. As part of this process we use bevel cuts, which allow for motion in both directions. So watch closely and learn to make proper Bevel cuts in this video - it will make your models fly better if you pay close attention to the bevel (wedge shaped) cut that you make on the hingelines of the elevator and rudder. By boring the holes so they are slightly misaligned, we can give the gearbox axle some downthrust and some right thrust. We bore the holes with the precision reamers (listed under "Tools" in our online catalog), or you can use the tip of a #11 hobby knife blade. The carbon fuselage rod fits the holes and we can hold a thrustline position we like and lock it in with CA glue. Then re-inforce with more CA glue and kicker when it's just right. Thrustline is an important part of most kits, so it's good to learn from this Plantraco Microflight episode

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