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APPENDIX A

Summary of Contents for Comet

Page 1: ...atteries wheels etc throughout the building process You must correctly install all R C and other components so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air Installation shown in the...

Page 2: ...pered balsa strips 2 pieces 3 16 x 3 8 x 36 basswood strips 6 pieces Hardware parts included in this kit 1 steerable nose gear gear 2 pre bent main gear 10 C A type hinges for control surfaces 3 contr...

Page 3: ...teps Online Supplementary Photos We realize that the smaller black and white photos in this manual might not show some of the steps as clearly as you might want So we ve anticipated this and made thes...

Page 4: ...properly space the ribs These pieces are symmetrical so no worries about placing them in the wrong direction Pin these in place as shown on the plans over the trailing edge Use a long straight edge to...

Page 5: ...upper spar Now it s time to measure and cut the upper spars both front and rear Measure and cut one of the 3 16 x 3 8 basswood strips to use as the upper spar Apply glue to the top of the ribs where t...

Page 6: ...ing your powerplant Step 29 Wing Assembly cap strips Cut several 1 16th x 1 4 x 36 balsa strips from BP9 Carefully measure and cut cap strips to cover the top of each R2 R8 rib These strips should be...

Page 7: ...each rib with the exception of R3 and R4 For those two ribs the strips will be glued to the outer edges using the servo hatch as a guide These strips extend from the trailing edge stock up to the back...

Page 8: ...are in place locate CR from LP3 This will be glued to the top of the C13 s and the CR s precut slots will fit into the tabs extending from the spine CB2 Note that there is an etched ring on CR that de...

Page 9: ...om sheeting to allow the exhaust air to escape Step 58 Center Section Assembly cowl Cut the two thin internal braces from inside the cowl They re not needed anymore as the cowl is now a rigid structur...

Page 10: ...t can now be permanently glued into position using epoxy Step 65 Center Section Assembly wire tubing With the powerplant in place now you can take the time to complete the engine installation For elec...

Page 11: ...ed earlier in this step Logos numbers etc If you want to use graphics similar to the ones we used Old School Model Works has teamed up with Callie Graphics as a supplier for pre cut vinyl They are a v...

Page 12: ...th the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system following the instructions provided with the radio In most cases the radio...

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