40
These are wired as shown in Figure 6.1, #5. Mount the Magneto Switch to its bracket (FP22)
and attach to the upper fuselage stringer on the left side of the cockpit as shown on Sheet A.
The Manual Magneto (Sheet A) is mounted on its bracket (FP23) and glued to the floorboard
just below the Magneto Switch
F.
Fuel/air management
Part #
Name
Count
Material
FC11a
fuel tank rim
2
Cast Britannia
FC11b
fuel tank fillers and gage
1
Cast Britannia
FC11c
fuel rear support
1
Cast Britannia
FC11d
fuel tank outlet
1
Cast Britannia
FP8
Gas tank skin 1
1
.010 Photo etched aluminum
FP9
Gas tank skin 2
1
.010 Photo etched aluminum
FP10
Gas tank side
2
.010 Photo etched aluminum
FO5
Fuel level dial
1
Paper card
The fuel/air system has three controls similar to modern planes, a throttle, a fuel cut-off and a
mixture control. The throttle line from the Stick Yoke can now be attached to the Carburetor
(#6). This completes all the connections to the yoke.
Next, build the fuel tank frame from FC11a, b, c, and d as shown in the exploded view on Sheet
E and in the section views on Sheet A. Be sure the indentation in the fuel gage is facing aft
when gluing in FC11b. Before gluing, trim FC11b and FC11c so they fit in the notches in FP11
and so that the top of FP11 is level with the top of FC11a. When these are fit, FC11b, c, and d
can be glued to the two FC11a rims. Be sure that FC11d has the valve on the left side. This is
the fuel outlet and the value is the fuel shut off. The other post on FC11d, without the valve, is
the oil outlet. Form tank skins (FP8 and FP9) to fit tank rim FC11a by bending them around a
3/32 dia. rod (2.5mm). Make sure that cutouts for the filler pipes and gage on top and outlet on
bottom align. The skins FP8 and 9 will need additional cuts to clear the outlet pipes and may
need to be trimmed in length to fit. Add the fuel level dial (FO5) in the indent in FC11b and
make a cyanoacrylate lens as with the tachometer.
Fit the fuel tank and make sure it is as far forward as possible in the fuselage. Check its
placement with FP5, the Upper Cowl Front. The middle wing should fit aft of the fuel tank with
the spar sitting on the fuselage top stringers. Do not glue the wing on at this time. Add the fuel
line to the bottom of the Fuel tank, #7.
Attach the fuel cutoff line and air supply line to the Throttle Quadrant (FC20). Paint the fuel
cutoff handle red and the rest of the throttle quadrant dark grey. Epoxy the throttle quadrant to
the left cockpit wall as shown Sheet A. Connect the cutoff to the fuel tank, #8. With the
carburetor still not attached to the engine, connect the throttle, air supply and fuel lines and
epoxy to assembly to the end of the Main Engine Shaft.
G.
Seat
Part #
Name
Count
Material
FP3
seat back
1
.010 Photo etched aluminum
FW14
seat bottom
1
1/32 laser cut plywood
FW15
seat cushion
1
1/32 laser cut plywood
WPC064
FO1, Seat trim
stock
Rubber tubing
WP0971
FO2, Seat belt
stock
Leather strip
FP25
Buckle
1
.020 Photo etched brass