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Useful hints from modelers ILLUSTRATIONS BY RICHARD THOMPSON AILERON JIG When you're setting up your aileron linkage, sometimes it's helpful to have a third hand to hold the aileron in a centered position. Simply use a clothespin and two pieces of balsa. Put the two pieces of balsa above and below the aileron and install a clothespin to hold the aileron in place. The balsa will help prevent the clothespin from marking the surface. Now,...

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