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2. Place the wing onto the fuselage and secure it in place
with two 4mm x 22mm wing bolts and 4mm flat washers.
Trial fit the wing fairing into place as shown. When satisfied
with the fit, glue the fairing into place using thin CA.
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1. Locate the 1/8" [3.2mm] ply servo tray, aft former and
mid former. Glue the aft and mid formers to the servo tray
as shown above.
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2. Locate the rear of the servo tray 12 inches from the nose
of the fuselage as shown in the photo above. Mark the
locations where the tray will be glued to the fuselage. Remove
the tray and sand the locations with 220-grit sandpaper. Clean
the area with a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Glue the
servo tray into position with epoxy or medium CA.
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3. Trial fit the battery tray into place as far forward as
possible in the nose of the fuselage. The tray should be 1-3/4"
[44.5mm] below the hatch opening at the rear edge. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the tray into place with epoxy.
Important: The battery tray should fit into the fuselage
without pushing the sides outwards. Carefully check that the
battery tray does not cause the fuselage sides to flex
outwards as it is inserted into place. Sand the sides of the tray
if necessary. If the sides flex outwards, the battery hatch will
not fit properly.
Install the Formers
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT
WORKING WITH FIBERGLASS
If you have never worked with fiberglass there are a few
basic things you should be aware of:
• When you are cutting into fiberglass, be sure you are
cutting the correct place. Unlike wood, you are not able to
go back and easily fix a mistake.
• Whenever you are gluing a part to the inside of fiberglass
it is important to roughen the inside surface of the fiberglass
with 220-grit sandpaper and then wipe the area with
rubbing alcohol. The molding process leaves a waxy
residue that can prevent a good bond between the glue and
the parts being glued.
Warning: The fuselage included in this kit is made of
fiberglass, the fibers of which may cause eye, skin
and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part
to remove fiberglass dust, as the dust will blow back
into your eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a particle
mask and rubber gloves when grinding, drilling or
sanding fiberglass parts. Vacuum the parts and the
work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass.
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