D 5. At this time, you should check the basic fuselage
weight. It should weight approximately 2-1/2 oz. with the
ply LG plates installed. If the fuse weighs closer to 3 oz., go
over the entire fuse with sandpaper another time or two to
reduce weight, especially on the top and front.
TEMPORARILY MOUNT LANDING GEAR
D 1. Place the 1/8" wire main landing gear in position.
NYLON L.G. S T R A P
2. While holding two of the nylon landing gear
straps in place, mark the locations of the holes to be drilled.
Drill 1/16" pilot holes at these locations. NOTE: Use only
two of the landing gear straps (the others are extras).
D
CUT FIN SLOT IN FUSE TOP
D 1. From the front of the stab saddle area, measure
forward and make marks on the fuse top at 1 -3/16" and
1-11/16".
2. Between the above marks, cut a 3/16" wide slot in
the exact center of the fuselage top, using an Xacto knife.
D
INSTALL RUDDER CABLE GUIDES
D
D 3. Secure the nylon straps with #2 x 3/8" screws.
# 2 x 3 / 8 " S C R E W
DRILL HOLE FOR TAIL SKID
D 1. Drill a 1/16" hole in the plywood tail skid plate,
drilling at an angle, as shown on the plan.
D 2. Trial fit the 1/16" wire tail skid.
D 3. Now remove the main gear and tail skid (they will
be permanently attached after covering).
D
D
1. Measure 1" forward from the front edge of the stab
saddle, and make a mark on the fuse top. Then make marks
1/4" Rt. and Lt. from the fuse centerline.
2. Drill 1/8" holes* at the above two marks for the
rudder cable guides. NOTE: You must hold the drill at a
very "flat" angle, as shown on the plans. *NOTE: For
cleaner holes, you may drill these holes with a 1/8" diameter
brass tube that has been sharpened by running an Xacto knife
around the inside of one end.
3. Insert the 1/8" diameter plastic rudder cable guide
tube into one of the holes you just drilled. Looking through
the opening in the aft end of the fuse, insert the tube until it
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