the wheels and line up the predrilled mounting holes. Secure the
wheel pants in place with two M3 x 12mm socket head bolts on
each pant.
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10) Using three M4 x 20mm Socket-Head Bolts and three M4
Split-Ring Lock Washers attach the landing gear to the fuselage.
TAIL SURFACE INSTALLATION
For the following steps you will need:
(1) Fuselage
(1) Wing
(1) Stabilizer & Elevator set.
(1) Vertical Fin & Rudder Set
(2) M6.5 Nylon Wing Bolts
(1) Tailwheel assembly, including Wheel and Wheel Collars
(2) M3 x 12mm Screws
(1) Nylon Rudder Steering Clasp with Bolt and Hex Nut
(2) Nylon Control Horns
(6) M2 x 14mm Sheet Metal Screws
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11) Just like the aileron hinges, the elevator hinges are factory
installed, but not yet glued. Hinge the elevator assembly to the
stabilizer, using the same techniques you did for the ailerons -
refer to page 5 of this manual. Let the hinges dry adequately be-
fore proceeding.
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12) Look closely and you will see three holes pre-drilled in one
of the elevators for mounting a nylon control horn. Screw the con-
trol horn in position on the bottom of the right elevator, using three
M2 x 12mm screws. When the tips of the screws begin to emerge
at the top surface of the elevator, add the control horn's nylon re-
taining plate. Continue turning in the screws until the horn and
retaining plate are snug against both surfaces of the elevator. Do
not over tighten the screws and crush the wood.
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13) Bolt the wing in place on the fuselage with the Nylon Wing
Bolts provided. Then pin the stabilizer and elevator assembly in
place on the fuselage. It's time to check the alignment of the sta-
bilizer to the wing.
a) First view the model from directly in front. Check to see if
the stabilizer is level with the wing. You should find it to be very
close. If necessary use a sanding block to fine tune the stabilizer
platform to level the stabilizer to the wing.
b) Next use a tape measure to measure the distance from each
stab tip to the back edge of the wing - the distance should be
equal on both sides. Adjust if necessary. When you are satisfied
with the alignment, proceed to the next step
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14) The horizontal stabilizer is now glued in place into the rear
of the fuselage. We suggest using slow drying epoxy glue for this
job to allow time to position the stab accurately and make any final
adjustments that might be needed. Apply the glue to both sides
and reset the stab in place. Use pins to hold it in place. Recheck
the alignment. Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol
and a soft paper towel. Allow the glue to set completely.
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15) Pull the Fin and Rudder off their hinges and set the rudder
aside for now. Test fit the fin in place on top fo the fuselage and
stabilizer. Check to see that the fin sits flush and perpendicular
to the stabilizer.
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16) Glue the fin in place using slow drying epoxy glue. Apply a
thin coat of glue to the bottom of the fin and to the exposed wood
on the stab. With the fin in place, sight the model from the front
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