Skygate Collection
BAE Hawk Mk 66
20
Nose Gear unit
The nose gear unit comes pre-assembled. In case you did not dis-assemble it for painting, ensure that all
parts are secure and tight before installation.
Attach the steering servo frame to the nose unit with the M3 dome head screw supplied and fit the servo
using the M3 x 10 allen bolts supplied. CARF Models recommend using an analog metal gear servo
such as the JR ES579.
Using the 30mm M3 threaded rod suppplied make up the sterring pushrod with M3 ball link and M3
clevis as shown. Install the linkage on a diagonal plane as shown in order to achieve good throws and no
issues with retracting / extending the gear.
Fit the 4mm air lines supplied to the nose gear unit and install in the fuselage as shown in figure 49 using
the large self tapping screws supplied.
Main Gear strut covers
You will find in your kit a pair of fibreglass strut covers for the main gear legs each in 2 halves. These
covers are handed so make sure the cover set you select is correct for the gear leg you are working on. If
you decide to paint your undercarriage please do this before fitting the strut covers.
Each strut cover half must be fitted and left to cure before the second half is added in order to achieve
the best result. You will need to trim the top off each strut cover so the area where the leg mounts into the
retract unit is kept clear. To start the joining process apply a liberal amount of silicone (we used bathroom
silicone sealant) only to the area where it will come into contact with the main leg to the inside of the half
you are working on. It is not necessary to put any form of glue or silicone around the knuckle joint for the
trailing leg or the supporting arm for this area. See figure 54. Fit the cover to the leg on a flat surface and
prop up where necessary with spacers to ensure the fit is central. Offer up the second half to see that it
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Fig. 53
