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RETRACT INSTALLATION
IV. Retract Installation (Optional)
See page 2 for a discussion on the retracts we recommend.
Begin by hinging the ailerons to the wing panels as shown in the
section on fixed gear.
Remove the forward area that houses the retract servo from the
root rib and the plywood center rib; do so for both left and right.
Glue the ply center rib onto the root ribs for both left and right
wing panels.
Laminate the three ply dihedral braces together.
Test fit the dihedral brace into both wing halves and sand as needed
for a good fit.
Epoxy the wing halves together, making sure you coat all sides of
the dihedral brace plus where the ribs join. Use some masking tape to
hold the wing together as the glue sets.
Cut away the balsa sheeting to expose the retract servo location.
Also cut away for the aileron servo opening. Glue the aileron servo
tray in place, removing the covering film first..
Remove the covering material that covers the landing gear hole in
the bottom of the wing. Next cut away the sheeting to accommodate
the plastic wheel well. It is indicated in this photo by dotted lines.
Trim the plastic wheel wells as shown.
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