Install The Motor Cowls; Install The Landing Gear - GREAT PLANES Douglas DC-3 Instruction Manual

directly behind the leading edge of the wing. Pull the wires
out of the center holes using the string as shown in the
above photo. The strings will help you guide the connectors
and wires through the holes in the wing ribs.

Install the Motor Cowls

1. Trim the cowl parts along the cut lines and mount
them into place. You have a number of options to complete
this; the method shown in the photos is to tape the cowls into
place using a clear tape. You can glue them if you wish, or
you can glue one portion such as the bottom half and tape
the remaining pieces. You could also mount them into place
with double-sided tape such as a good quality carpet tape.
2. Assemble the propeller shaft extension, propeller
and the propeller adapter as shown in the above photo.
Place the rubber propeller adapter into the propeller and
press it onto the shaft of the extension. Place the assembly
onto the motor shaft and secure it with two set screws on
each adapter.
Important: The rubber adapter must be placed on the
correct side of the prop. One side of the prop has a raised
flat area as shown in the photo above. The rubber adapter
must be inserted into this side.

Install the Landing Gear

1. Assemble the landing gear using the above photos
as a guide. Use (2) landing gear wires, (2) main LG adapters,
(6) 3mm set screws, (1) 3mm x 32mm axle, (2) plastic
spacers and (1) 51.5mm main wheel. Use threadlocker on all
the set screws.
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