we recommend adding additional hinges to each surface and use thin
foam safe CA
when
gluing in hinges. We have used the CA type hinges with no problems. However, we highly
encourage the builder to use the nylon pinned style hinge, such as the Klett ¼ scale hinge.
You will have to enlarge the hinge slot to accommodate the nylon hinge. Check surfaces for
alignment and glue hinges into the control surfaces. We recommend using slow set epoxy or
hinge glue. Be certain to give yourself plenty of aileron throw. Recommended throw is 35
degrees minimum up and down.
We also recommend using Ultracote to seal all control
surfaces.
2)
Locate servo locations on bottom side of wings and remove covering. (Two per aileron).
If
one servo option is desired, be certain to use a high quality 100 ounce minimum servo,
and use the servo slot closest to the fuselage
. Attach servo extension leads to your servos, it
will be necessary to “Y” the two servos together and run one wing panel into the aileron port
of your receiver and the other panel into an auxiliary port of your receiver, designated by the
manufacturer of your radio. Tie the pre-installed nylon string to your servos and pull the
servo wire through the wing. Install servos into wings. It is important to secure the servo
connectors with tape, wire or after market clip to be certain the leads do not disconnect.
Above photos are of a different model but use the same servo installation procedures
3)
Locate hardwood blocks pre installed in the ailerons. Drill and tap the control horn locations
for an 8/32 bolt. Install the control horns so your linkage will be 90 degrees to the servo arm.
We recommend using the Nelson Hobby control horn assembly #RCL70.
8-32
TAP
CONTROL
HORN
Drill 90
degree to
servo arm
4)
When setting up the servo linkage, we recommend using 4-40 rod with a silver solder clevis.
It is very important to have all control linkages 90 degrees to the control surface and servo
arm. If more throw is required then the silver solder clevis will enable, then we recommend
using a du-bro swivel ball link at the servo arm for more movement.
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