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25.
The canopy is removable to allow easy access to the battery compartment.
It is held in place with two bamboo skewers forward (toothpicks or carbon
rod could also be used) that slide into matching holes in the forward
bulkhead, and two small strips of Velcro aft that are mounted to short
pieces of ¼” balsa triangle stock.
Cut two 2” lengths of bamboo and sharpen both ends. Stick the bamboo
into the foam at the front of the canopy so that only ½” protrudes and glue
into place.
After the glue dries, push the canopy onto the airplane so that the
protruding ends poke holes into the forward bulkhead. Then glue the
Velcro mounts to the fuselage sides as shown on the plans and attach the
matching Velcro pieces to the mounts and to the canopy.
26.
Cut holes in the fuselage to fit the flaperon servos tightly, and then install
the flaperon servos. The servo is held in place simply by friction (thus it’s
important to have a tight fit), or alternatively you can use a drop of glue.
Install the flaperon control horns, and make a pushrod from 1/32” music
wire (using Z-bends at both ends).
