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16) With each of the hinges centered, apply 3-4
drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the joint where the hinges
and the rudder meet. Allow a few seconds between drops
for the C/A to wick into the hinges, then turn the rudder
over and repeat this procedure on the other side. Let the
C/A dry for about 10 minutes before proceeding.
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17) Slide the rudder and its hinges into the precut
hinge slots in the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer.
Adjust the rudder so that the rudder counter-balance does
not touch the top of the vertical stabilizer.
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18) While holding the rudder tight against the sta-
bilizer, rotate the rudder to the right about 45º. Apply 3-4
drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the exposed area of each
hinge. Turn the fuselage over and repeat for the other
side of the hinges. Allow the C/A to dry for about 10
minutes. Once the C/A has dried, the rudder may be stiff
and difficult to move. This is normal. Gently move it
back and forth about five to ten times to free it up.
MAIN LANDING GEAR
INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR WIRES
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
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Excel Modeling Knife
❑
Electric or Hand Drill
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1/16" Drill Bit
❑
Straight Edge Ruler
❑
Pen or Pencil
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10
11
16
ITEMS REQUIRED
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{2} Main Landing Gear Wires w/Wheels
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{2} Nylon Landing Gear Straps
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{4} 2mm x 10mm Wood Screws
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17
9
10
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1)
Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the precut landing gear slot in the bottom of the
fuselage. The slot is located 3-1/8" behind the front edge
of the firewall.
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2)
Insert the 90º bend in each landing gear wire into
the two predrilled holes in the middle of the precut slot.
Push both wires down firmly. See photo # 17 below.
Photo # 17
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3)
The two landing gear wires are held in place us-
ing two nylon landing gear straps and four 2mm x 10mm
wood screws. Each strap should be placed 1/2" in from
the fuselage sides. See photo # 18 below.
Photo # 18
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4)
Using the landing gear straps as a guide, use a
pen and mark the locations of the four pilot holes onto the
fuselage.
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5)
Remove the nylon straps. Using a drill with a
1/16" drill bit, drill four pilot holes through the fuselage
at the marks you drew.
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6)
Install the nylon landing gear straps using four
2mm x 10mm wood screws. Tighten the screws firmly
using a # 1 phillips screwdriver.
INSTALLING THE NYLON STRAPS
MOTOR INSTALLATION
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
❑
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑
Adjustable Wrench
❑
Electric or Hand Drill
❑
1/8" Drill Bit
❑
Straight Edge Ruler
❑
Pen or Pencil
5
7
10
13
ITEMS REQUIRED
❑
{2} Aluminum Motor Mount Clamps - Short
❑
{2} Aluminum Motor Mount Clamps - Tall
❑
{4} 3mm x 14mm Machine Screws
❑
{8} 3mm Flat Washers
❑
{4} 3mm Nylon Insert Nuts
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16
16
17
18
19
17
INSTALLING THE MOTOR
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If you haven’t already done so, now would be a good
time to solder your ESC to the motor and break in the
motor using our suggested guidelines on page # 8. It is
much easier to do this before installing the motor into the
airplane. Do not forget to solder three capacitors into place
on the motor. Not doing this will cause excessive radio
interference that will cause your airplane to crash!