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Dauphin N-4 build-up
presented to you by Sandy Alan Squitieri . PAGE 9

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                                              Ok, we first use 100 grit paper to sand both the boom tube and alu-boom holder.
                                           I use J.B. WELD to affix holder to boom , making sure to line up pushrod relief on top.
                                                Next we can trim some matierial off the left hand sleeve (smaller one) using the factory
                                           line as a guide only! It's super close.

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                                                 We can now add fan, remove 3 blades for install, line up, then add one more blade for
                                            spacing purposes. We want it tight, but not too tight . We then trim the tail hole a bit to allow
                                            the curvature of the drum to full seat itself into the hole (shown above , the tail hole is slightly
                                            larger to allow "float" and perfect alingment as a result.)

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                                           There is only a small notch on the left hand drum, the lip step is evident here, this willl accept
                                            the right hand drum when we install that piece. It will also need a slight notch, but there is
                                            a asysmetrical drum for right hand side (fully scale) so we ned to identify which way is which
                                            on the right hand drum BEFORE notching. Now we add 1/8 inch spacers which are snug , then
                                            trim the lip some more to get a good fit into the recess in the tail. I tack it with screws then
                                            we will glue it all up a little later on...no rush .

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                                                                  There it is! a little heat in one or two spots to get it lay perfectly
                                                                 and we ar done with this side, round two should be even easier!
                                                                 total time to fit tail so far, 1 hour. :)

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Micro fastners are used to secure pieces, make detail items and many more ideas and uses.

more to come! much more!

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