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4.
Attach the assembly from step 3 to one of the sides of the camera mount base as in the
photo. Make sure they are seated well, then glue all the joints with thin CA.
5.
Glue the other camera mount base side to the front plate and landing gear. Glue with thin
CA.
6.
Attach the rear camera mount base plate. Again, note that the blind nut orientation is
coming from the rear side. Glue with thin CA and flow more thin CA into all the joints—
this is the mount that will hold your expensive camera, so make sure it is secure.
NOTE:
Do not try to insert the camera mount base assembly into the foam of the fuselage until the glue
is completely dry, as thin CA will melt the EPS foam.
Assemble the Fuselage
You will assemble the fuselage by first gluing the two fuselage halves together, adding four
pieces of strapping plastic for reinforcement, inserting the camera mount base/wing saddle
assembly, sanding to shape, adding servo mounting plates, then taping the fuselage. Follow
along carefully as there are a few critical steps along the way.
1.
Glue the two fuselage halves together. Note that the rear section of the fuselage is
slanted down to the tail on top and flat on the bottom. Place a protective wedge that
came with the rear fuselage under the rear half to help make the two sections meet. You
