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10. Measure back 2
1
/
2
-inches (63mm) and use a hobby
knife with a #11 blade to cut a small opening for the antenna
mast. Start small and work up until the mast just fits into the
opening.
11. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the
covering 1/8-inch (3mm) from the bottom of the antenna
mast so the glue can adhere to the exposed wood.
12. Use medium CA to glue the antenna mast to the
fuselage.
hint
: Sight down the top of the fuselage
from the front to make sure the antenna mast
is vertical and aligned with the fin. There is
nothing worse than a crooked mast.
Radiator and Gun Installation
Required Parts
Wing assembly
Plastic machine gun (2)
Plastic radiators (right and left)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Drill
Drill bit: 1/4-inch (6mm)
Low-tack tape
Hobby knife with #11 blade
Canopy glue
Hobby scissors
1. Locate the radiators and guns for installation. You will
also require the wing for this section of the manual.
2. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade and hobby
scissors to remove the flashing from the radiator. Also
remove the ends so the radiator can fit to the wing.
hint
: Radius the corners to minimize catching an
edge when you wipe the model down with a towel.