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24.
Using four L-brackets (angled toward the tail), four wood screws,
four machine bolts, and the remaining four predrilled holes in the
bottom surface of the top wing: Attach four struts and four 9 1/2-
inch long wing wires to the top wing as shown:
25.
Using the supplied landing gear straps and wood screws, attach the landing gear to the floor of the battery com-
partment;
then, mount
the wheels
onto their
axles with
one wheel
collar on
each side
of each
wheel.
26.
If you intend to attach the optional wheel covers, cut off and discard the excess length of each axle that extends
beyond each outer wheel collar, then trim and shape the wheel covers to fit the wheels and use thick CA to attach
the wheel covers to the wheels.
27.
Stand the Nieuport 28 solidly on its landing gear, then press the four ends of the cabane struts fully into their
precut openings at each side of the fuselage. (Note: Though not required, if you are not concerned about
facilitating the possible need for future repairs, before pressing the cabanes into the fuselage’s precut cabane
openings, you may wish to first apply a small amount of 5-minute epoxy inside each of these openings.)
28.
Carefully position the Nieuport 28 on its back on a smooth, soft surface.
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Wing wire’s loops go around the screws
and under the brackets.
Mount shorter struts near the wing’s trailing edge.
Mount longer struts near the wing’s leading edge.
