Model Tech SE5a SCOUT Instructions For Final Assembly page 36

STEP 3: INSTALLING YOUR RECEIVER, AIRBORNE BATTERY & SWITCH
PRO TIP
We don't suggest permanently installing the receiver and battery until you have balanced the airplane.
How the airplane initially balances will determine where you need to mount the receiver and battery.
Wrap the receiver and battery in foam rubber to protect them from vibration. Use masking tape or rubber bands to hold
the foam in place. Do not wrap the foam rubber too tightly or the vibration dampening quality will be reduced.
After you've found the final location of the receiver and battery, mount them into the fuselage using your favorite
®
method. Strips of Velcro
fuselage sides.
Mount the switch to the fuselage side (opposite the muffler) and connect the battery lead to the switch, and the switch
and servo leads to the receiver.
PRO TIP
For a cleaner appearance, you can opt to mount the on/off switch inside the cockpit area. If you mount it
where the instrument panel would be, you'll still have room to install an optional pilot figure.
STEP 4: APPLYING THE DECALS
Using a clean cloth, wipe the airframe down completely to remove any dust, debris and oil. We suggest using rubbing
alcohol to wipe the airframe down in the areas where the decals will be applied.
Cut out each of the decals and apply them, using the box cover photos for reference.
PRO TIP If any air bubbles form under the decals you can "prick" the bubbles with a pin to release the air.
At this time, assembly of your new SE5a Scout ARF
is completed. You might want to take the time now to add
those small personal scale details to your new airplane.
These might include the addition of a WWI era pilot figure, a
machine gun mounted to the top wing or any other
work well or sandwich them in place using a couple of scraps of balsa wood glued between the
scale-type accessories you desire.
After installing the receiver, drill a 5/64" diameter hole
through the fuselage for the antenna to exit. Unwrap the
receiver antenna and feed it out through the hole.
Using a modeling knife, carefully make an antenna mount
out of an extra servo horn. Remove one of the arms and cut it
into the shape shown.
Use the modified servo arm and a rubber band and T-Pin to
secure the end of the antenna to the tail skid.
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