Mount the Cowling
1. Trial fit the cowling into place on the fuselage and
mark the cowl where it interferes with the needle valve and
any part of the engine or muffler. Cut an undersized hole in
the marked areas on the cowl and trial fit it again. Continue
to carefully cut and fit the cowl until it fits properly without
touching the engine. Only a small portion of the cowl
should need to be removed for a proper fit.
Sand the lip on both sides of the cowling halves. Place the
cowling halves in position over the engine and apply small
pieces of tape to the outside of the cowling. Tack glue the
cowling with a few drops of thin CA in between the pieces
of tape and remove the cowling from the fuselage.
Remove the tape and apply thin CA to the seams from the
inside of the cowling.
2. Fasten the cowling to the fuselage using four #2
washers and four #2 x 3/8" sheet metal screws. Mark the
screw location as shown in the photograph and drill two
holes on each side of the fuselage using a 1/16" drill bit.
Enlarge the holes (in the cowling only) to 3/32".
Mount the Prop and Spinner
4. Place the spinner backplate onto the engine shaft
followed by the propeller. Secure the propeller in place with
the engine driver washer. Snap the spinner into place onto
the backplate. Check the area on the spinner around the
propeller for contact between the spinner and the propeller.
If there is contact, trim the spinner a little at a time until it
is eliminated.
Install the Pilot
5. Paint the pilot as you wish and g l u e i t into
the
cockpit using CA. Let the CA cure completely before
attaching the canopy to prevent fogging.
Install the Muffler
3. Install the muffler according to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Attach the fill/pressure line to the
muffler. Notice how the exhaust is pointed down and away
from the fuselage and wing to help keep the aircraft clean.
Mount the Instrument Panel
6. Place the instrument panel decal into the cockpit.
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