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If using another form of engine/motor and mount,
follow these steps.
Step 38 - Fuselage Assembly (TR1, F3)
Locate TR1 from LP3 and F3 from LP1. Both of these pieces
have orientation marks that you’ll need to refer to in this step.
The top of F3 has two pre-cut notches. TR1 has an etched
circle on the top surface, at the front edge.
Since you’re not using the Apprentice motor and motor mount,
hold F3 as shown (top up on the
building board), then slip in TR1
at an angle, making sure that the
etched circle faces upward.
Rotate TR1 into place and
glue it to F3, making sure it is
perpendicular to F3 and firmly
seated against the two center
tabs in F3.
Step 39 - Fuselage Assembly (SUP, FS2)
Locate both SUP support pieces
from BP6. These will not be part of
the fuselage, but rather are used as
support pieces. Also locate FS2 from
LP1.
Test fit FS2 to the port side of TR1/
F3 assembly. Only test fit the tabs from F3, rearward (the flat
section).
Now lay the assembly on your
board as shown in the photo,
using the SUP pieces to support
this assembly. (The SUP pieces
raise the assembly up just
enough to clear F3’s side tabs
that extend through FS2.)
When satisfied with the orientation and fit of the tabs, remove
FS2, then glue it to F3 and to TR1 from F3, rearward.
Step 40 - Fuselage Assembly (WH1, WH2)
Locate WH1 from LP2 and WH2 from
LP3. Glue WH1 in place first, making
sure it’s tabs are firmly seated in the pre-
cut slots in FS2 and F3.
Now glue WH2 in place on top of WH1,
as shown here.
Step 41 - Fuselage Assembly (LG1, LG2)
Locate both LG1 from LP3 and both
LG2 from LP2. One LG2 is glued to an
LG1, making sure it is aligned perfectly.
Then glue the other LG1 and LG2
together so you’ll have a matched set.
These sub-assemblies are now glued in
place. Take care that these pieces are
orientated the right way when glued to
FS2. When correct, both LG2’s will face
each other and the tabs of LG1 will be firmly seated in FS2.
Step 42 - Fuselage Assembly (FS1)
Locate FS1 from LP2. Test
fit it in position, making sure
you can insert all of the tabs
into the slots in FS2.
When satisfied with the fit
of the tabs, remove FS1,
then glue it to F3 and to
TR1 from F3, rearward.
Step 43 - Fuselage Assembly (WH3)
Locate both WH3 from LP3.
Glue them together to form a
thicker WH3.
Now glue this sub-assembly
in position as shown, making
sure it is firmly glued to FS1
and FS2.
Step 44 - Fuselage Assembly (LG3)
Locate both LG3’s from LP1 and
LP2. Flip the fuselage on it’s top
and notice the tabs extending
from the previously installed
LG1/LG2 assemblies.
Both LG3’s are installed on
to these tabs, one on top of
the other. When gluing on the
first LG3, make sure it is firmly
seated. Then the second LG3 is installed as shown.
Step 45 - Fuselage Assembly (F1, F2)
Locate F1 and F2 from
LP2. If you’re using electric
power, punch out the large
rectangular cutouts on the
bottom of each piece.
However, if you’re using
glow to power your Mambo,
place these two pieces on a piece of waxed paper as shown. Mix
up a small amount of 6 minute epoxy and use it to carefully fill in
the cuts around the large rectangular cutouts on the bottom of
each piece. Take care to remove any excess epoxy on the face of
each piece. Epoxy is easier to clean off before it cures by using a
paper towel lightly soaked in a bit of denatured alcohol. Allow to
cure completely before moving on. Lightly sand the front and back
of each piece to ensure no excess epoxy is proud of the surfaces.
Step 46 - Fuselage Assembly (F2)
We advise attempting a dry fit
on this step before applying any
glue.
FS2 is now installed to the front
of the fuselage. This will involve
squeezing the fuselage sides
together and attaching them to
the front of TR1.
It’s possible that a little bit of light
