Sub-Assemblies Cont.
Headrest
61.
Sand HR3 - the “cushion” of the headrest - to a slightly rounded profile as viewed from
above
and to the side.
When finishing the headrest during the covering step of the Final Assembly, paint the
“cushion” brown or black, and the rest of the headrest to match the color scheme of your
model.
Cylinder Heads
62.
Build two sets of Cylinder Heads. Position EN2 on top of EN1. Note that EN2 is slightly
smaller than EN1, leaving a tiny edge all the way around between the two parts. Make sure
this edge is uniform, and wick thin CA along the seam between the two parts to bond.
63.
Lightly round the top and ends of EN2 with fine sandpaper.
64.
Refer to the “Engine Detail” on the plan sheet and bevel the
bottoms
of the dummy Cylinder
Heads to match the profile shown.
Details
65.
Paint the Strut Assemblies, the Machine Gun, and the Dummy Cylinder heads flat black.
For painting the struts and other details, we recommend using Design Master paints,
available at your local craft store in the floral department. Mist on light coats of paint until
you achieve the desired color. Do not over paint your model, as light weight is critical to
good flight performance.
Optional Wheels
66.
We supply a light weight set of injection molded plastic wheels with this kit. If you have
decided to mount the taller profile spindle wheels from Du-Bro RC [DUB150MWL] Fit and
bond a balsa wheel disc WH to each side of these optional wheels. Refer to the option
notes on the “Landing Gear Detail” of the plan set to sand/shape the wheel discs to a
streamlined profile.
Final Assembly
Covering
67.
Seal, cover, and paint your model. Use a lacquer based clear spray such as Deft®,
available at your local hardware store. Mist on a light coat of lacquer to seal the wood and
prevent moisture from soaking in and warping your model. We recommend covering your
model using AeroLITE covering material, available from StevensAero.com. Note: Only the
upper surfaces of the wings are covered. Do not cover the bottoms of the wings. Leave the
rear portion of the bottom of the fuselage uncovered until after the pushrods are installed.
Cover the wing root sheeting parts W18 on one side only - the side that is NOT etched -
prior to assembling the lower wing panels to the fuselage.
Make up the markings from the appropriately colored trim. Or simply purchase the optional
trim package (available from StevensAero.com), and apply in the positions indicated on the
plan sheets at this time.
Build Instructions
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