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Using 220 grit sandpaper, lightly sand the end of the tiller arm wire to roughen the metal.
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Mix a small quantity of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the end of the tiller arm and pack more into the hole and
the groove in the leading edge of the rudder.
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Hinge the rudder using the same technique as the ailerons and elevator halves, making sure that the tiller arm fits
firmly into the hole and groove in the leading edge of the rudder. After making sure the top of the rudder is even with the top
of the vertical stabilizer, remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
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After the epoxy fully cures, install the tail wheel using the wheel collar and 3mm x 5mm set screw provided.
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Kwik Bond Thin C/A
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# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Adjustable Wrench
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Needle Nose Pliers
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Electric Drill
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
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(1) Prebent Aluminum Main Gear Strut
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(2) Blow-Molded Wheel Pants
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(2) Main Gear Wheels
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(2) 4mm x 16mm Machine Screws
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(2) 4mm x 35mm Smooth-Shank Machine Screws
SECTION 12: MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION
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(8) 4mm Flat Washers
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(2) 4mm Nylon Spacers
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(6) 4mm Lock Nuts
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(2) 2mm x 10mm Wood Screws
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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5/32" Drill Bit
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Ernst Airplane Stand
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Ruler
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Pencil
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
Step 1: Installing the Main Gear Strut
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Align and mark the two holes to mount the main gear
strut to the bottom of the fuselage. The strut should be
centered over the sides of the fuselage and the back edge of
the strut should be 5/16" in front of the wing saddle opening.
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The straight edge of the strut should be toward the back
of the fuselage.
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Drill two 5/32" diameter holes through the fuselage at the marks you drew.
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Install the main gear strut using the two 4mm x 16mm machine screws, four 4mm flat washers and two 4mm lock nuts.
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To make it easier to install and tighten the lock nuts, remove the hatch cover from the top of the fuselage.