2. Holding the die-cut 1/8" balsa F-2A on the leading
edge, in the exact center of the wing, mark the dowel
locations through the dowel plate holes.
3. Sand the wing bolt plate flush with the wing TE.
FILL LANDING GEAR SLOTS
1. Temporarily install the main LG wires.
2. Check the plan for the location of the nylon landing
gear straps and temporarily install them, using #2x3/8 sheet
metal screws.
#2X3/8" SHEET
METAL SCREW
NYLON LANDING
GEAR STRAP
3. Remove F-2A and double check to make sure the
dowel locations are both the same distance from the wing
center joint
4. It is important that you now drill the dowel holes
accurately! To insure accurately positioned holes, begin by
drilling small (1/8") holes in the center of the marked loca-
tions. Then gradually increase drill bit sizes until you have
finally drilled the holes to 1/4" diameter. The final holes you
drill must extend 3-3/4" into the wing to penetrate the front
webs. NOTE: Try to drill straight in.
5. Sand one end of each wing dowel to a rounded or
pointed shape. This is the end that will be inserted. Do not
sand the other end at this time.
notched LG blocks and sand flush with the surface of the
wing. This will aid in covering later.
6. Trial fit the dowels into the dowel holes, and trial fit
the dowel plate over the dowels. If the dowels fit too tightly,
you may enlarge the holes slightly using a round file, or you
may sand the dowels down slightly. Do not glue the dowels
in place at this lime.
NOTE: Hardware for retract installation is not included in
INSTALL RETRACTS (OPTIONAL)
the
kit
INSTALL WING BOLT PLATE
I installation instructions provided with your retracts, and plan
1. Study the retract drawings on the plan. and the
1. Mark a centerline on the die-cut 1/16" x 3-15/32" x
your retract installation before proceeding,
1-5/8" ply wing bolt plate.
2. Position the wing boll plate on the bottom of the
wing, and line it up with the wing TE and centerline. Glue it
in place.
Photo shows finished wing with retract installed.
2. Cut an opening in the bottom LE sheeting for the
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