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# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Scissors
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Electric Drill
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1/16" Drill Bit
SECTION 11: INSTALLING THE COWL
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES:
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Ernst Airplane Stand
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Pencil
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Masking Tape
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
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{1} Molded Plastic Cowl
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{4} 2mm x 6mm Wood Screws
Step 1: Aligning the Cowl
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When satisfied with the fit, use pieces of masking tape
to hold the cowl firmly in place.
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Using a pencil, mark the locations of the five mounting
screw holes onto the cowl.
IMPORTANT
If you hold the fuselage up against a bright light, you can
easily see the cowl mounting blocks within the cowl. This
will make it easy to position the holes.
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Set the cowl onto the fuselage and align it.
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You may have to trim the edges of the cowl slightly to get a perfect fit.
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Using a pair of scissors, cut out the cowl along its molded
scribe line.
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Sand the edges of the cowl smooth and straight using
220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block.