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5. Square the stab with the centerline of the fuselage by
taking accurate measurements from both tips to the seam
between the two fuselage halves on the top of the motor pod
behind the cowl. Rotate the stab as shown to equalize both
sides. Make sure the stab has remained centered laterally.
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6. If any weight was required to level the stab with your
workbench, position the weight and re check the measurements.
Do not disturb the model until the glue has hardened.
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7. Glue in the fi n with the same glue used for the stab–do
not clog the receiver antenna tube that comes out of the
fuselage by the left side of the fi n. View the fi n from behind
the model to make sure it is vertical.
Install the Servos & Radio
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1. Remove the elevator pushrod wire from the fuse.
Disconnect the rudder pushrod from the rudder control horn
and remove the rudder pushrod as well.
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2. Use fi ne-grit sandpaper with household oil to clean
any deposits or oxidation from both wires. This will allow the
wires to move as freely as possible in the guide tubes.
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3. Wipe the pushrod wires clean with a paper towel, and
then lightly but thoroughly coat them with household oil. This
will protect the wires from future rust or oxidation once you
start fl ying the model from water.
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4. Reinstall the pushrods and connect them to the middle
hole in both control horns with the 90° connectors.
Note: Before mounting the receiver and ESC as shown
here, refer to the “Optional ESC & Receiver Mounting
Location” section on page 17.
Refer to this photo for the following four steps.
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5. Test fi t your elevator and rudder servos in the plywood
servo tray. Drill small holes in the servo tray for the small
wood screws supplied with this kit for mounting the servos.
Any drill from a #60 (.040") [1mm] up to a #52 (1/16") [1.6mm]
can be used, but drills nearer the smaller end of the size
range will be best.
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6. Temporarily mount the servos in the tray with the screws.
IMPORTANT!: Remove the screws and servos, apply a few
drops of thin CA to each the screw hole, allow to harden,
and then remount the servos with the screws. Use care not
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