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Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang Sport 40 Assembly Manual
Installing the Pilot and Canopy
Required Parts
Canopy
Canopy hatch
Pilot figurine
Required Tools and Adhesives
30-minute epoxy
Canopy glue
Sandpaper: medium grit
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towel
Low-tack tape
Step 1
Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the pilot in the cockpit. Position
the pilot so it is 4
1
/
2
-inches (114mm) forward of the rear
edge of the cockpit as shown.
Step 2
Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy using medium grit
sandpaper. Apply a bead of canopy glue to the canopy and
position it on the canopy hatch. Use low-tack tape to keep
the canopy in position until the glue fully cures.
Installing the Aileron Servos
Required Parts
Wing panel (right and left)
180 servo horn (2)
Servo mounting block (4)
Servo with hardware (2)
Clevis retainer (2)
Clevis (2)
2
5
/
8
-inch (67mm) aileron pushrod (2)
#2 x 3/8-inch self-tapping screw (8)
Servo extension, 9-inch (228mm)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Pencil
30-minute epoxy
Drill
Sandpaper
Phillips screwdriver: #1
Thin CA
Mixing cups
Mixing sticks
Side cutter
String or dental floss
Pin vise
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm)
Step 1
Locate the items necessary to install the aileron servos.
