Our prototype model required the addition of nose
weight with engines at the bottom end of the
recommended range. We have included a box for you to
easily add the weight that most likely will be needed.
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1. Locate the plywood parts that make up the nose weight
box. Glue the box together as shown. The box will be exposed
to engine vibration so be sure you have good glue joints.
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2. Glue the two 1/8" x 1/4" x 3-1/4" [3 x 6.4 x 83mm] plywood
sticks together. Then glue them to the front of the box.
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3. Fit the box cover to the box. Drill a 1/16" [1.6mm] hole
at the locations shown. Install and then remove a #2 x 3/8"
[9.5mm] sheet metal screw into each hole. Remove the
cover, and then apply a couple of drops of thin CA into the
holes in the box to harden the threads.
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1. Locate the black cockpit coaming. Look closely and you
will see that there is a slit in it. Slide the coaming onto the side
of the cockpit as shown. Cut the coaming at a 45° angle at the
top. Cut a second piece for the other side. Now cut a piece to
go along the top. Glue the pieces in place with R/C 56 canopy
glue. This glue sticks well to MonoKote, eliminating the need
to cut any covering in order to expose wood for a good bond.
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2. Cut the windscreen on the cut lines. Glue it in place
with R/C 56 canopy glue.
Finishing Touches
Assemble the Nose Weight Box
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