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hatch, using thin or thick CA. Once the CA dries, place the
remaining two magnets over the ones mounted in the hatch.
Make a mark on the unmounted magnets. This mark will be
used to determine which way the magnets should face when
they are inserted into the fuselage.
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3. Using thin or thick CA, glue the unmounted magnets
into the fuselage with the marks facing into the mounting
holes. Once the CA has had time to fully cure, install the
hatch by sliding the hatch dowels into the openings in the
front former, laying the hatch on the fuselage, and sliding the
hatch toward the tail to lock it into place.
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4. Locate the two plywood washers. Install the plywood
washers around the hatch alignment dowels. Press down
on the front of the hatch slightly and, using some thick CA,
tack the plywood washers in place as shown. Spray some
activator on the CA to stop it from wicking onto the hatch
dowels. Gently remove the hatch, while placing counter
pressure to the washers so they do not come unglued. With
the hatch removed, apply more thick CA or 6 minute epoxy
around the washer to fully secure it to the fuselage.
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5. Locate the canopy and the four #2 x 3/8" sheet metal
screws. Install the canopy, making sure that the leading edge
of the canopy sits fl ush with the top of the hatch. Drill a 1/16
[1.5mm] hole through the canopy and through the front two
plywood mounting plates. Insert a wood screw into each
hole, remove the screws, and add two drops of thin CA to
the holes. Install the front two canopy screws.
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6. Lightly pull the canopy rearward against the two mounting
screws you installed. Drill a 1/16" [1.5mm] hole through the
canopy and rear mounting plates. Install the rear canopy
screws, remove them, and harden the hole with CA. Trim the
canopy screws with a rotary tool or diagonal pliers until they
sit fl ush with the inside of the canopy mounting plate.
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7. If you would like to install a pilot fi gure and a scale
instrument panel, this would be the appropriate time to
mount them. Clean the inside of the canopy and install it.
View the canopy from the front, making sure the front of the
canopy sits fl ush with the hatch.
Install the Electric Motor
and Rudder Servo
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1. If you are using a glow engine instead of an electric
motor, skip ahead to page 19.
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2. To use the Great Planes Large Electric Motor Mount
(GPMG1260) with this model, you’ll need to make a few
modifi cations. With a permanent marker, mark both sides of
the two motor mount pieces as shown.
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3. Cut the motor mount with a hack saw or rotary tool along
the line (this will remove approximately 3/4" [19mm] from the
mount). Mount the electric motor using the 3mm machine
screws supplied with it. Be sure to use thread locker.