Page 26/34
Once the glue is dried, install the retract
unit and gear wire. Bend the gear wire back
by around 15°. Test the retract operation
and enlarge the cut out if required.
Prepare the 2
nd
part of the nose retract
mount. Center the nose gear steering servo
with your radio and install a servo horn as
shown.
The wooden former should be installed
directly at the end of the retract cutout
Ensure that the retract cycle is not
obstructed by the former (wheel). Cut the
vac formed part to size to cover the gap
between the two formers. Glue the parts
with 5min Epoxy
Glue the servo to the bulkhead with 5min
epoxy as shown. Drill holes through the
retract former to route the cables.
If needed, cut holes into the vac formed
wheel well to allow more air to pass
through the fuselage.