STEP 1: Bend the landing gear, as shown on the plan
sheet. It has already been bent to shape, but you must
still add the second bend, so the landing gear legs are
bent forward.
STEP 2: Fasten the landing gear to the
1
16
"
plywood firewall. MAKE SURE that the
engraved text of the firewall is facing
FORWARD. Thread a needle with the included
Spider Wire and "sew" the landing gear onto the
firewall. Start at the bottom of one side and
continue to the other. Then, go back to the
starting point, so there is a "double wrap".
Secure the thread with thin CA.
STEP 3: Glue the
1
16
" plywood and
1
16
"
balsa pylon parts together. Use the
1
8
"
dowels (cut the
1
8
" dowel into 3/4"
lengths) through the holes to make sure
that the parts are properly aligned
BEFORE the glue sets. You can use
thick CA if you are careful. Or, you can
use a 5-minute epoxy or white glue to
give you more working time.
STEP 4: Sand the pylon, as
shown in the image to the
right. Do not round the bottom
edges of the pylon, as these
should be left "sharp" to line
up with the top fuselage sheet
when it is later applied.