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Drill 1/16" pilot holes into the cowl and through the cowl
mounting blocks for the wood screws.
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Do not install the cowl yet.
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Remove the masking tape and cowl from the fuselage.
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Using a modeling knife, carefully cut open the two
molded air-exit holes in the back of the cowl and cut an
air-intake hole in the front of the cowl.
WARNING
It's imperative to have sufficient airflow through the cowling
and belly pan to cool the motor, ESC and flight battery.
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Install the cowl using five 2mm x 6mm wood screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws or they might split or
distort the plastic.
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# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Scissors
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Electric Drill
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1/16" Drill Bit
SECTION 12: INSTALLING THE CANOPY
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 Clear Canopy
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{4} 2mm x 6mm Wood Screws
Step 1: Aligning the Canopy
Step 2: Mounting the Cowl
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Using a pair of scissors, cut out the canopy along its molded scribe line.
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Sand the edges of the canopy smooth and straight using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block.