15
coupler up against the end of the R/C Links to lock the links in
place.
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39) For better access to
the bottom of the rudder,
temporarily remove the
tailwheel assembly from the
fuselage.
Mount the metal
rudder T-Horn onto the
bottom of the rudder with the
two M2 x 9mm PWA screws
that have been provided.
Remove the two screws and
harden the threads with thin
CA.
Reinstall the screws
after the CA is fully cured.
Reinstall the tailwheel
assembly.
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40) The two Coiled Steering Springs can now be installed on
the tailwheel, connecting the tailwheel's steering arm to the
T-shaped metal horn mounted on the bottom of the rudder.
a. Use needle nose pliers to bend loops in end of each
spring to hook into the holes of the T-shaped rudder horn.
b. With the rudder and the tailwheel both in the neutral
position, apply a small amount of tension to the spring using the
pliers, make a 90
O
bend in the wire at the tailwheel steering arm
hole. Insert the wire into the steering arm and make another 90
O
bend back toward the center of the spring, forming a loop. Do the
same for the other spring. Do not over stretch the springs when
doing this. A little bit of tension is all you need.
c. Turn on your radio system to check the movement of the
rudder and tailwheel. If there is any binding, correct it. The springs
should center the tailwheel to the rudder when it is at neutral.
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41) Two aluminum cabane struts are provided for connecting
the top wing to the fuselage. You will notice that at the top of each
cabane strut is a nylon connector that is bolted to the aluminum
strut. These two cabane struts are identical so there is no front or
back or left or right.
a. Mount one of the provided cabane struts into the rear
position on the fuselage with two M3 x 15mm socket-head bolts
and flat washers.
b. Next, insert a 6" aileron extension cord into each of
the front openings passing the extension between the fuselage
sheeting and into the interior of the fuselage. Make sure that the
extension cord does not interfere with the hardwood mounting
blocks for the aluminum cabane strut.
c. Install the remaining cabane strut in the front position of
the fuselage and secure in place with the M3 x 15mm socket-head
bolts and flat washers.
d. Tape the female connector plugs to the insides of the
cabane with clear plastic tape.
Note: With the female connector plugs taped to the cabane strut,
connecting and disconnecting the aileron servos becomes quick
and easy. In addition, this secures the connection and prevents
the plugs form being subjected to the forces of the slipstream and
from accidentally becoming unplugged.
WINDSHIELD ATTACHMENT:
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42) The windshield is molded with a frame around the outside
edge of the windshield. This frame can be painted a contrasting
color (we used black) to give your model that "finished look" that
will be admired by other modelers at the flying field. Prepare the
windshield by washing it in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
Tape off the clear section of the canopy inside the windshield
framing with masking tape. Also, mask off the entire inside of the
windshield, leaving only the outside windshield framing exposed.
Lightly sand the windshield frame with 600 wet-or-dry sandpaper.
Paint the framing with a high quality enamel paint (not supplied),
such as the paints sold in the hobby shop for plastic models.
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43) The molded clear plastic windshield has five factory-drilled
holes in the base of the windshield. These holes are used for
mounting the windshield to the fuselage with five M2 x 8mm PWA