Final Assembly - Model Tech Yak 54 Assembly Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT When installing the metal eyelet onto the mounting bracket that's installed onto the fuselage in the procedure below,
you will need to install the machine screw from the top of the mounting bracket.
q () Tinted Canopy
q (2) M3 x 6mm Machine Screws
q Formula 560 Canopy Glue
q #  Phillips Head Screwdriver
q Adjustable Wrench
q Scissors
q Electric Drill
q /6" (.6mm) and 5/64" (2mm) Drill Bits
sTEP 1: iNsTalliNg ThE CaNoPy
q Install one metal eyelet onto the mounting bracket that's installed on the
fuselage, using one M3 x 10mm machine screw, two M3 flat washers and one
M3 lock nut.
q Feed the end of the stranded cable though the metal eyelet, then pull the
stranded cable taught and firmly crimp the metal eyelet to lock the stranded
cable into place. Cut the stranded cable off flush with the metal eyelet.
q Repeat the previous procedures to install the flying wire between the bottom
of the horizontal stabiliser and the fuselage.
q Apply a couple of drops of thin C/A to the four metal eyelets. The C/A will
'wick' between the metal eyelets and the stranded cables, making the joints
even stronger.
q Repeat the previous procedures to install the flying wires between the top
of the horizontal stabiliser and the sides of the vertical stabiliser.
q Tighten each of the machine screws and lock nuts to secure the mounting
brackets firmly into place.

fiNal assEMbly

you'll NEEd ThE folloWiNg ParTs froM ThE KiT:
q (2) M3 Flat Washers
q (9) M2 x 0mm Flange-Head Wood Screws
you'll NEEd ThE folloWiNg Tools aNd suPPliEs:
q Straight Edge Ruler
q Pencil
q 220 Grit Sandpaper
q Sanding Block
q Masking Tape
q Paper Towels
q Cut out the canopy along the moulded scribe line.
q Carefully sand the edges of the canopy smooth and straight, being careful
not to scratch the sides of the canopy.
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