.
58. Install the motor and mount. Test fit and
install the cowl using four #2 sheet
metal screws.
59.
Cut the plastic windshield to match the
pattern on the plan and test fit it to the
model. Do not glue into position until
after the model is covered.
Covering
60.
Remove the Cowl, motor, motor mount, control surfaces , landing gear, and other items. Sand the entire model smooth
with 320 grit sandpaper.
61.
Cover the model with your choice of iron on covering materials.
62.
An ultra fine Sharpie Marker can be used to draw panel lines and other details.
63.
Paint the firewall and cowl with fuel proof paint.
Final Assembly
64.
Put the tail wheel on it s axle and secure by pressing on the nylon retainer.
65.
Install the elevators and then the rudder
to the model and glue the hinges in
place.
66.
Install the control horns. Install the
pushrods and connect the pushrods to
the servos and horns.
67.
Install the landing gear. Cover parts LG.
Attach to the wire strut with a strip of
covering material. Apply a small amount
of silicone rubber to attach them to the
fuselage side. Secure the wheels to the
axles with 3/32 wheel collars.
68.
Install the engine mount to the firewall
and bolt the engine to the mount.
69.
Install the throttle pushrod.
70.
Install the receiver and battery pack.
The battery should be placed in the
nose of the model under the fuel tank.
Wrap the battery and receiver with foam
rubber. Mount the switch in the left
fuselage side. Run the receiver antenna
through the rear fuselage and out a
small hole in the fuselage side just
behind F-12 and below the stabilizer.
71.
Install the windshield on the model. First glue the top rear edge to the top of F-5. When this glue is dry, use small strips of
masking tape to hold the bottom corners in position and carefully glue the remaining edges of the windshield to the model.
