U
SING a flat sanding block, sand the edges
of the tailboom sides and stringers flush
with the top of the pod sides. Do not sand F-
2. Carve out the bottom of the aft canopy
block to clear the pushrods.
The aft block is cut slightly oversize, and
must be trimmed to length. Place the forward
and middle canopy blocks in place as shown
on the plans. Test fit the aft block, and trim
as required.
Glue the aft canopy block in place. Make sure
to get a good bond to both the tailboom
sides and the pod sides.
W
HEN the glue is dry, determine where to
install the F-6 bulkhead. Its position is
set by the size of the rudder and elevator ser-
vos you are using. Remember to allow for the
servo mount rails. Cut the hole for the servo
leads in F-6. Glue F-6 in place.
Install the
1
⁄
4
" x
3
⁄
8
" servo mounting rails. The
rails should be positioned so the servo arms
are at the height shown on the plans. Do not
drill the servo mounting holes at this time.
Sand the bottom edges of the pod smooth.
Glue F-7 and F-8 in place to the pod sides,
nose block and bulkheads. These parts are
cut slightly oversize to allow for trimming
later.
Cut servo lead hole in F-6
Glue F-6 in place
Glue servo mounts
Glue pod bottom in place
Phoenix
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Fuselage Construction
Finish pod assembly
Test fit and trim canopy
Hollow for pushrods
Glue aft block in place
Attach aft canopy block
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