OPTIONAL:
Whenever possible, we like to install pilot figures in our R/C model
aircraft. They add a lot to the overall look of the model. The Rascal
110 is no exception and looks even more believable with a nice
looking pilot figure installed in the cockpit!
The "scale" of the Rascal 110 lends itself to the use of 1/4 scale
pilot figures. Our preference was for the really nice looking 1/4
scale civilian pilot figure made by Cajun R/C Specialties. This
figure comes pre-painted, complete with a nice looking flying cap!
He looks very much at home in the Rascal 110's "office".
With the Cajun R/C Specialties 25% scale figure, we found that we
had to cut a little material from each of his shoulders in order to fit
him into the fuselage. This is was done with a razor saw, followed
by a little light sanding with a sanding block and 220 grit
sandpaper. After trimming and test fitting the figure for clearance
in the cockpit, we made a simple 1/8" lite-ply base to glue him to.
The base was cut to fit the exact width of the inside of the fuselage,
just beneath the side windows. It was cut wide enough to accept
the base of the pilot figure. We, then, sanded the base smooth and
painted it flat gray. Next, we installed 1/4" sq. spruce "rails", one
on each side of the fuselage, where the base would rest. The base
is placed onto the rails and drilled in each corner to accept 4
Du-Bro #2 x 3/8" Allen Head sheet metal screws. This installation
allows the pilot figure to be easily removed, if necessary. Finally,
the pilot figure is permanently glued to the lite-ply base with epoxy
and allowed to dry. The base, with the pilot in place, is secured
into the fuselage with the four screws. Remove the pilot figure for
installing the side windows.
SIDE WINDOW INSTALLATION:
From the kit contents, locate the Molded Clear Plastic Side
Window bag. These windows have been molded to fit in place into
the side window cut outs, from the inside of the fuselage. Note that
there is a left and a right window. Use scissors to cut out each
window, leaving about 1/8" of plastic around the edges for a gluing
surface.
We suggest using 5-minute epoxy or RC-56 glue to mount these
windows. Do not use thin CA glue for this purpose! Apply a thin
bead of glue around the edges of the plastic window and press it
in place from the inside of the fuselage. If necessary, use a few
small pieces of tape to hold the window in place until the glue sets.
A little alcohol on a soft cloth or paper towel will safely clean any
excess glue from the windows.
The windshield - removed earlier - is now re-installed back onto
the fuselage, using the seven mounting screws. Likewise, the pilot
figure is now re-installed into the fuselage.
WING AND WING STRUT ATTACHMENT:
The wing strut system used on the Rascal 110 is functional. The
airplane should never be flown without the struts in place
and secured. The included mounting hardware, specifically the
M3 x 20mm (3/4") socket head bolts, requires a 2.5mm ball driver
for installation and removal. Do not be tempted to use an S.A.E.
3/32" hex driver. This tool will eventually roach out the bolt heads.
Du-Bro Products makes a 2.5mm (for 3mm bolts) ball driver -
Du-Bro #450. We highly recommend that you purchase one of
these tools for your flight box.
From the kit contents, locate the bag containing the Wing Strut
Assemblies. These struts are factory painted and already set-up
to mate with the appropriate blind mounting nuts, pre-installed in
the fuselage sides and the bottom surfaces of both wing panels.
There is a left and a right wing strut - note the airfoil shape of each
strut.
The wing is installed onto the fuselage first, secured in place with
the nylon wing bolts. Prepare the strut mounting hardware by
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