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Install the Cowl
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1. Before fi tting the cowl, make any cutouts necessary for
your power system. If you are installing a glow engine, a cut
out must be made for the engine head, exhaust outlets, and
needle valve access. A rotary tool such as a Dremel works
very well for cutting holes in fi berglass.
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2. Apply a piece of masking tape to each side of
the fuselage in the location shown. From the center of
the cowl mounting block draw a line back towards the
fuselage 1" [25.4mm].
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3. Fit the cowl to the fuselage and align it with the colors
on the fuselage. Temporarily install the spinner back plate
onto the motor shaft and make any adjustments to the cowl
position so that the back plate is centered with the front of
the cowl. When satisfi ed, tape the cowl into position. Using
the lines you made as a reference, measure 1" [25.4mm]
forward from the end of the line and make a mark on the
cowl. Drill 1/16" [1.6mm] holes at the marks you made on the
cowl through the cowl mounting blocks. Drill one hole at a
time; insert a #2 x 1/2" [12.7mm] screw in the hole you drilled
and then proceed with the remaining three holes. Adjust the
cowl as needed before drilling each new hole.
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4. Remove the cowl and thread a #2 x 1/2" [12.7mm] self-
tapping screw into each hole in the cowl mounting blocks
and back it out. Apply a couple drops of thin CA to each hole
in the blocks. When the glue hardens, install the cowl onto
the fuselage using four #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] screws, four #2
fl at washers, and four #2 lock washers.
Install the Canopy Hatch,
Pilot and Spinner
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1. A pilot is included that can be installed from the back of
the canopy. You can apply a bead of glue to the bottom edge
of the pilot to secure it in place or you can achieve a more
secure installation by gluing a plywood plate (not included)
to the bottom of the pilot and then glue the pilot to the inside
of the canopy. Choose your mounting method and install the
pilot in the canopy.
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2. Secure the canopy to the fuselage with two 4-40 x 3/4"
[19.1mm] machine screws, two #4 fl at washers, and two #4
lock washers.
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3. Install the spinner back plate onto the motor shaft. Use
the included bushing (if needed) to fi t the engine crankshaft.
Install the propeller and threaded spinner nut that matches
your shaft thread size.
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4. Install the spinner cone onto the back plate with the 4
x 35mm SHCS.
Apply the Decals
Refer to the box photos for placement of the decals.
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1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals
from the sheet.
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2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily
fi ngerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with
