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Step 2: Main retract Installation
Skip to step 3 if you wish to bungee launch the plane
Locate the retract mounts under the
covering. Trace the outline. Cut away the
covering with a sharp knife or heated metal
rod as shown in the previous step.
The retract mount and wheel well is fully
prepared for you. Unless you would like to
enlarge the wheel well skip the next step to
the right.
Note: Due to the slim profile of the wing
the retract mount is installed directly
behind the main spar. If there is a need to
enlarge the wheel well you can only do so
in the direction of the trailing edge.
Enlarging the wheel well (2'' wheel cutout
shown above).
Mark the new wheel well size (only enlarge
towards the trailing edged) and cut out the
well with a sharp knife. Ensure that you do
not damage the top skin of the wing.
The foam core can be cut with a knife or
similar to the foil cutting described earlier
with the help of a heated metal rod.
Once all foam has been removed, clean the
excess glue from the top sheeting with
sandpaper to get a smooth surface.
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