Installing The Pilot And Canopy; Installing The Aileron Servos - Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang Sport 40 ARF Assembly Manual

Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang Sport 40 Assembly Manual

Installing the Pilot and Canopy

Required Parts
Canopy Canopy hatch
Pilot figurine
Required Tools and Adhesives
30-minute epoxy Canopy glue
Sandpaper: medium grit Rubbing alcohol
Paper towel Low-tack tape
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Step 1
Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the pilot in the cockpit. Position
the pilot so it is 4 / -inches (114mm) forward of the rear
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edge of the cockpit as shown.
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Step 2
Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy using medium grit
sandpaper. Apply a bead of canopy glue to the canopy and
position it on the canopy hatch. Use low-tack tape to keep
the canopy in position until the glue fully cures.

Installing the Aileron Servos

Required Parts
Wing panel (right and left) 180 servo horn (2)
Servo mounting block (4) Servo with hardware (2)
Clevis retainer (2) Clevis (2)
2 / -inch (67mm) aileron pushrod (2)
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#2 x 3/8-inch self-tapping screw (8)
Servo extension, 9-inch (228mm)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Pencil 30-minute epoxy
Drill Sandpaper
Phillips screwdriver: #1 Thin CA
Mixing cups Mixing sticks
Side cutter String or dental floss
Pin vise
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm)
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Step 1
Locate the items necessary to install the aileron servos.
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