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the
Top Frame
. Finally, glue the curved diagonal
Frame Member
to the side of the socket that the
Top
Frame
is glued into. See the picture below. Test the
Engine
to make sure it rotates freely without
hitting any of the
Frames
and adjust
Frames
as needed.
Add a drop of medium CA to the side of the
Cam Cover
shaft and slip the
Propeller
in place on the
shaft making sure that the
Propeller
is completely seated against the shoulder of the shaft.
Wheels:
To assemble the
Wheels
gather the cast metal parts:
Inner Wheel Half
(2);
Outer Wheel Half
(2);
Hub
Caps
(2). Test fit the
Inner
and
Outer Halves
for a press fit. Check the center line to make sure both
parts are fully seated together. If not file the shoulder of the
Outer Half
until parts fit. While press fit
together, use a small round file to file the
Tire
seat for any burrs or mismatch.
Prime and paint the
Wheel Halves
and
Hub Caps
colors of the builder’s choice. The
Parts Layout
Color Guide Plan Sheet
shows several authentic color schemes for the
Wheels
. When the
Wheel
paint is dry, press fit, and glue the
Halves
together with the
Tire
in between and trapping the
Tire.
Now
index the
Wheels
onto the axle shafts and then very carefully glue the
Hub Caps
onto the ends of the
axle shafts to retain the
Wheels
to the axles. The
Wheels
should be free to rotate on the axles. See the
picture below.
The Eindecker IV model should now be completed and time to enjoy the result of your building efforts.
