Model Tech SE5a SCOUT Instructions For Final Assembly page 13

Repeat the previous procedures to mount the remaining two 5-5/8" long and 6-3/4" long cabane struts to the other side
of the fuselage, using two M3 x 10mm machine screws and two M3 flat washers.
Repeat the previous procedure to mount the remaining 7-5/8" long cabane strut to the remaining two cabane struts on
the other side of the fuselage, using two M3 x 10mm machine screws, four M3 flat washers and two M3 hex nuts.
IMPORTANT Notice than when the forward and rear cabane struts are joined together with the cabane support strut
that the forward cabane struts are basically straight up and down and the rear cabane struts are angled forward. This is
normal and by design.
STEP 3: INSTALLING THE OUTER STRUTS
The full-size SE5a aircraft features only two vertical outer struts to support each end of both wings. In addition, though,
the full-size SE5a features a multitude of flying wires that support the wings and keep them from twisting and getting out
of alignment during flight. To keep our stand-off scale model of the SE5a easier to assemble, disassemble and
transport, we have opted not to use these cumbersome flying wires, but instead to use a single outer support strut to
keep the wings from twisting and getting out of alignment. While not exactly scale, this makes it much easier to disas-
semble and transport your airplane to and from the flying field.
Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material from over both sides of each predrilled hole in each
end of the four outer struts (W43) and the two outer support struts (W42). Cut away and remove the covering material from
the strut mounting tabs on the top and bottom wing, too.
Repeat the previous procedures to mount the remaining two outer struts and the one remaining outer support strut to
the plywood mounting tabs on the other side of the bottom wing. Make sure that the outer struts are mounted to the outside
surface of the mounting tabs and that the outer support strut is mounted to the inside surface of the rear strut mounting tab.
IMPORTANT When lined up properly, as shown in the photo above, the outer struts will be naturally angled forward.
This is normal and by design.
the forward and rear cabane struts on one side of the fuselage,
using two M3 x 10mm machine screws, four M3 flat washers
and two M3 hex nuts.
IMPORTANT
and the strut is prebent to fit properly only one way.
the two other cabane struts, as shown.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE OUTER STRUTS
plywood mounting tabs on one side of only the bottom wing,
using four M3 x 10mm socket-cap screws and four M3 flat washers.
IMPORTANT
mounting tab should be mounted directly to the outside
surface of the mounting tab. The strut that's mounted to the
rear mounting tab should be mounted on the outside surface
of the mounting tab, then secured into place by positioning
the preinstalled blind nut in one end of the outer support
strut onto the inside surface of the mounting tab, as shown.
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Carefully test-fit and install one 7-5/8" long cabane strut to
Note that there are right- and left-side struts
The cabane strut is mounted onto the outside surface of
Install two outer struts and one outer support strut to the
The strut that's mounted to the forward
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