.
114. Epoxy the fin permanently onto the stabilizer and into the die-cut slot in the fuselage top at the same time. Also, insert the
bottom rudder hinge into the fuselage when gluing the fin in place. Use a triangle to align the fin with the stabilizer, pin
securely in place, and allow to dry. Glue the bottom hinge into the rudder and fuselage with thin variety CA glue, as was
done for all the other hinges.
115.
Draw a pencil line down the center of the fuselage bottom to help align the ABS plastic skid. Apply double coated foam
servo mounting tape to the plastic skid, remove the paper backing from the tape, and press the skid into place.
NOTE: The ABS plastic skid can be painted a matching color with either enamel or dope.
116.
To complete the installation of the nylon elevator pushrod, first cut one of the 2-56 x10" threaded rods provided to 2-1/2"
overall length, measuring from the threaded end. Then put a "Z" bend (or an "L" bend if you are going to use a pushrod
keeper) in the non threaded end of the rod.
117.
Screw the threaded end of the wire approximately 1-1/4" into the 1/8" o.d. nylon inner pushrod tubing that goes inside the
larger tube that was perviously installed in the fuselage.
118.
Slide the inner pushrod tubing into the
outer tubing from the servo end. Install
the "Z" bend through the servo arm and
hook it up to the servo.
NOTE: It may be necessary to trim the
servo arm down to prevent it from
rubbing on the side of the fuselage.
119.
Two nylon control horns have been supplied for the elevator and rudder. Install the control horns on the control surfaces
with #2 x1/2" sheet metal screws. Mount one horn on the left side of the rudder and the other horn on the bottom of the right
elevator.
120.
With the elevator servo neutralized, and the elevator level, cut off the protruding end of the inner pushrod tube 1-1/4" from
the control horn. Then cut one of the 2-56 x10" threaded rods provided to 4-1/2" overall length, as measured from the
threaded end. Slide the unthreaded end of the rod completely into the inner pushrod tube and then screw in about 3/16" of
the threaded portion. Install the nylon R/C link and hook the pushrod up to the control horn.
Repeat Step 120, to finish the end of the rudder pushrod.
121.
Adjust your elevator pushrod linkage to
achieve 3/4" up and 3/4" down elevayot
movement with the full throw of the
transmitter stick. The trim should be set
in the neutral position.
122.
Adjust the rudder pushrod linkage to
achieve 2" of left and 2" of right rudder
movement. The trim should be set in
neutral position.