The Tailplane

 

Generally, Roden got most of the Fokker Dr. I correct, but for some strange reason they really missed on the tailplane.  But it also allowed me to kill two birds with one stone.

 

First, there is a step depression in the middle on both sides of the tailplane that does exist on the real plane.

 

Second, the eyelets that the rigging run through are offset at a steep angle.  While this correct, it will be next to impossible to drill at the correct angle in order to open both eyelets. 

 

So I got a brainstorm that would solve both problems.  It is rare, but happens every now and then.  I drilled out both eyelets then cut a channel between the two.  I then cut and inserted a .010” plastic sheet into both depression areas.  I ran a superglue bead along the edges of the plastic sheet and sanded until it matched the rest of the tailplane.

 

Lastly, I re-drilled the eyelets into the plastic sheet.  If you hold it up to the light you will see where the eyelet is located (be careful not to drill all the way through).  I then glued Eduard’s PE ring around the eyelet to give it a finished look. 

 

Presto, now you can run rigging through the channel and not worry about drilling the correct angle.