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PARTS REQUIRED
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{1} Vertical Stabilizer with Rudder
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{3} C/A Style Hinges
VERTICAL STABILIZER
INSTALLATION
ALIGNING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
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1) Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the
top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the stabilizer
should be even with the rear edge of the fuselage and
the bottom of the stabilizer should be firmly pressed
against the top of the horizontal stabilizer. The dor-
sal fin should be centered with, and pressed firmly
against, the top of the fuselage.
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2) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly
in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the
vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuse-
lage. Also draw a line on the top of the fuselage where
it and the dorsal fin meet.
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3) Remove the stabilizer. Using a modeling
knife, remove the covering from below the lines you
drew on the stabilizer. Also remove the covering from
the bottom edge of the stabilizer, the bottom edge of
the dorsal fin and between the lines you drew on top
of the fuselage. See photo # 11 below.
When cutting through the covering to remove
it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa
structure may weaken it.
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4) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place.
Using a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical sta-
bilizer is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer. See
figure # 8 below.
Figure # 8
MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
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5) When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of Kwik Bond
30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mount-
ing slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides
and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area.
Apply epoxy to the bottom edge of the dorsal fin
and to the top of the fuselage also. Set the stabilizer
in place and realign. Double check all of your mea-
surements once more before the epoxy cures. Hold
the stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape
and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure
before proceeding.
HINGING THE RUDDER
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6) Hinge the rudder using the same technique
as with the ailerons and elevator halves.
Be careful not to use too much C/A at one time
as the excess C/A may run down the length of
the hinge line. Once cured, the rudder may be stiff
and difficult to move. This is normal. Gently move
it back and forth about five to ten times to free it up.
PARTS REQUIRED
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{1} Prebent Nose Gear Wire
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{1} 55mm Diameter Wheel
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{2} Nylon Nose Gear Mounting Brackets
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{4} 3mm x 16mm Wood Screws
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{2} Wheel Collars w/Set Screws
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{1} Nylon Axle Spacer
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{1} Nylon Steering Arm
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{1} Adjustable Servo Connector Assembly
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{1} 1.5mm x 250mm Pushrod wire w/Z-bend
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{1} 3mm x 250mm Nylon Pushrod Housing
NOSE GEAR INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR BRACKETS
Photo # 11
Draw Line
Remove
Covering
Remove
Covering
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer
Horizontal
Stabilizer
Fuselage
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1) Install the two nylon nose gear mounting
brackets to the bottom of the firewall using the four
3mm x 16mm wood screws. The pilot holes for the
wood screws have already been predrilled in the
proper positions. See photo # 12 below.
Photo # 12
Mounting
Brackets
Wood
Screw
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