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To make the canopy / frame set with side opening there are 2 hinge options: internal or external. The opening
is made from left to right, so the hinges must be attached to the right side of the fuselage. With internal hinges,
2 door/compartments hinges are used. We recommend ROBART (ROBQ 350). The attachment locations of the
hinges on the canopy frame must be on the same line to allow opening and closing without friction or
deformation (see photos below). Make a simulation of opening and closing before fixing the hinges
permanently. If necessary (depending on the hinges used) make slots on the fuselage edge to allow full
movement of the hinges during the opening and closing of the canopy. It is very important that the hinges are
securely attached to both parts. Apply 30 to 40 minutes epoxy glue and screw the hinges to the frame locking
with self-locking nuts (parlock).
To lock the canopy / frame assembly in the closed position on the fuselage, use a piece of horn or servo arm
with a hole to be fixed on the canopy frame and a spring-loaded lock as shown in the photos below. You can
take advantage of the location of the replica of the canopy opening lever (see photos below). Make a slot to
allow the lever to pass outside the fuselage and fix the lock on the inside with 30 to 40 minutes epoxy glue,
considering the position of the horn or servo arm so that the closing is very tight and secure.
Above: lock position of the canopy / frame assembly on the fuselage.
Above: locking the canopy assembly / canopy frame inside the fuselage.
The clear canopy is supplied in a thermoformed single piece. Cut the canopy into the correct shape with very
sharp scissors, remove the back and front parts following the embossed reference line. Cut out the front and
back, separating the 2 parts. The front part must be glued from below to the fuselage frame. The back must be
glued from below to the separate frame. With a fine sandpaper 280 to 320, make the finish. Lightly sand the
canopy and canopy frame contact points where the canopy will be glued for better adhesion. To glue, use white
canopy glue and secure the canopy/canopy frame assembly to the fuselage with good adhesion masking tape,
letting it cure for 12 hours. After curing, remove the tapes and clean possible masking tape or glue residue. We
recommend ZAP Formula 560 (PT-56). 5 to 10 minute epoxy glue can also be used for bonding. Never use CA
glue to glue these pieces together, as the evaporated gases will stain and damage the clear material. For greater
transparency, removing small scratches and handling marks from the canopy, use high gloss automotive wax.
