(2) Put the axle through one main wheel assembly, then put it through the holes in
the centre section frame. Put the other main wheel assembly on the axle and
bond it in place.
E Tail wheel and leg.
(1) Fold the tail wheel arm and leg as shown in Figure 9.
(2) Cut a piece of wire for the tail wheel axle.
(3) Assemble the tail wheel assembly, axle, leg and arm as shown in Figure 9.
(4) Attach the complete assembly to the fuselage structure.
F Fuel tank support.
(1) Fold the fuel tank support as shown in Figure 9.
(2) Attach the fuel tank support above the centre section of the upper wing.
(3) Attach the fuel tank to the fuel tank support.
G Elevator control and control column.
(1) Attach an elevator control frame to each side of the elevator control centre as
shown in Figure 9, to make the elevator control assembly.
(2) Attach the elevator control assembly to the top of the fuselage structure,
forward of the cockpit.
(3) Attach the control column inside the basket.
H A Remove the skid from the fret and remove any burrs from the attachment tags.
Fold the end to give at attachment area, then bond the skid below the forward
fuselage as shown on the 3-view drawing.
A If the airframe is to be painted, do it at this stage in the assembly. Paint the structure
to resemble a light to medium brown wood. If the model is to be covered with
Litespan film, do not paint those areas where adhesive will be applied.
B If the model is to be covered with Litespan film (the film), cover the flying surfaces
now. For each flying surface:
(1) Cut a piece of the film which is larger than the panel.
(2) Apply a continuous layer of cyanoacrylate adhesive (superglue) to the
structures where the film will be attached.
(3) Attach the edge of the piece of film to one long edge of the bay and press it
down so that it is smooth, and without creases.
(4) When the superglue has attached the film securely, apply more superglue to
the other three sides of that bay.
(5) Pull the film smooth and attach the other three sides of the panel of film, so that
it is smooth and not slack.
(6) When the film is securely attache d, use a sharp blade to trim off the excess film.
(7) Do this procedure again for all the other panels to be covered.
(8) Use a hair frier of similar appliance to blow warm air over the film to tighten it.
(9) If you do cover the aircraft, a stencil is supplied to apply the ‘14 bis’
markings. Use this stencil, with an airbrush and black paint.
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