Model Aircraft Glossary

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Japanese Tissue

A very light paper, usually made from rice straw, used for covering some free-flight aircraft.

Jet Engines

Although practical model jet engines have been around since the early 1980's it has only been in the past few years that home construction has become viable. Careful design has made simple home construction possible using basic tools and a small centre lathe. more......

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Jig

A fixture or form for holding parts together for assembly. A jig is normally used where a series of parts need to be assembled in the same way a number of times. However, when constructing a fuselage a jig may be used to ensure alignment from front (engine mounting position) to rear (tail surfaces mounting position).

Joints

Joint terminology and examples of good and bad joints. more......

Joggled Lap Joint

See also: Joints.

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