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Slip the aluminium tube into the servo plate and fit this assembly in the fuselage, as shown in the
photo.
Fit the tail retaining screw through the aluminium tube and the tailplane saddle in order to position the
servo plate correctly.
Use the template supplied to set the correct height of the servo plate; it should be parallel to the edge
of the fuselage. Epoxy it in the fuselage in this position.
The two tail pushrods must be prepared before the two servos are installed.
Bend the pushrods to the shape shown in the photo, and set them to the exact lengths stated. You will
need to open up the linkage holes in the servo output arms using a 2 mm Ø drill.
Connect the pushrods to the servo output arms.
Fit the servo / pushrod assemblies in the servo plate, and secure them using the retaining screws
supplied with the servos. Drill pilot-holes for the servo screws beforehand.
The ball-links must now be pressed onto the brass linkage balls on the elevator horns, and the V-tail
unit screwed to the fuselage using the M4 socket-head screw supplied.
Installing the electric motor
The electric motor is attached to the nose bulkhead using two M3 x 8 socket-head cap screws.
If you are fitting a COMPACT 490 16V motor, note that the three connecting wires must be routed
underneath the speed controller to avoid them fouling the motor case. If you are fitting an INLINE 700
motor, the wires exit the rear of the motor in any case.
Preparing the canopy
File slots in both ends of the fuselage canopy recess to locate the canopy retaining wire, as shown in
the two photos.
Bend both ends of the retaining wire at a slight angle as shown, as this makes it easier to fit the
canopy.
Thoroughly sand the inside of the canopy where the retaining wire is to be glued.
Check that the ends of the wire line up correctly with the slots in the fuselage, then glue the retaining
wire to the inside of the canopy. Check also that the canopy lines up correctly with the shape of the
fuselage.
Installing the speed controller
Connect the three speed controller cables to the motor cables. The controller can be left “in mid-air”
behind the motor.
Installing the receiver and receiver battery
The receiver and receiver battery can now be installed in the fuselage using Velcro (hook-and-loop)
tape. Remember to connect all the extension leads to the receiver before installing it. When the
receiver is in place, the four short extension leads for the aileron and flap servos must project out of
the opening in the wing saddle.
The ON-OFF switch can be fixed to the inside of the fuselage using Velcro tape.
The flight battery is also attached to the fuselage using Velcro tape. This is the procedure: stick pieces
of Velcro tape round the edges of the flight battery immediately adjacent to the cables on both sides
(see photo). Stick the mating pieces of Velcro in the fuselage at the appropriate points. Check the
model’s Centre of Gravity before you finalize the battery position.
