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Midbody & Nose Section Assembly.
After the nose gear installation is
completed, line up the Nose/Midbody
sections, apply Medium Thread Locker and
install top 2 bolts with the provided
wrench. (Lightly Tighten Bolts) then loose
install the remaining 5 bolts using Medium
Thread Locker and provided wrench.
Ensure proper alignment of the Nose and
Midbody sections and test canopy fitment
before fully tightening down the bolts. You
can use a straight edge across the fuselage
canopy edge surface to help with
alignment as well. You can use the Zip Tie
mounts to rout gear, steering and door
servo wires to the main tray area on the
right or left side of the nose gear
depending on your install.
TANK MUST BE IN MIDBODY BEFORE PROCEEDING!
Electric Nose Gear Installation.
Locate the nose gear steering horn and
install into strut using Medium Thread
Locker.
Install the steering servo using the
hardware that came with your servo to
mount onto the steering servo plate. Use
Medium Thread Locker
Center up your servo using a servo
centering device, adjust and install the
linkage as shown in photo.
Test fit the nose gear in the nose gear bay.
Verify that there is clearance between all
moving parts in the area such as the gear
door servo, arm, pushrod, and gear door
hinges. Mark hole locations and us a small
pilot drill for the holes then bolt gear into
place.
