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Nose Hatch Fixture: The very special design of
the CARF-Models BOLT! is that completely
removable nose section. It's a nice feature, but
requires the installation of one servo connection
into that joint. Even though it is possible to
make it with a regular servo connector, it would
be much more rigid to use some stronger 3-pin
connector. Both connectors should be fixed in
the butting surfaces. The plastic cases should
be slightly sanded so that there is almost no
friction in the connector itself, it should slide in
and out with almost no force. Start with gluing
in the male part (which is actually the female
when referring to the crimped pins/sockets),
sticking out of the front surface of the main
fuselage approx. 8 mm. Glue that connector
solid with 5 min epoxy.
Now grind an opening in the vertical surface of the removable nose part exactly where the
connector is to be placed. Then slide the female part on the connector in the fuselage, apply a
little 5 min epoxy on it and slide the nose hatch over it. Wait 10 min until the 5 min Epoxy has set
and then pull the nose off. Now you can crate a nice fillet around the connector in order to have a
very safe connection for the nose gear servo.
Note: The included milled foam former will help you to stiffen the nose during transport only!
Clear Canopy and Cockpit:
Cut the clear canopy roughly,
put i over the canopy area
from the outside and mark the
cutting line precisely with a
Sharpie. Leave approx. 6mm
(1/4") as glue flange. Clean
away any resin build up where
the glass will seat using a
Dremel drum sander,
especially where the seam
joint tape inside is placed.
You should then use a set of
small magnets to glue the
clear canopy in place from
inside. Be careful that you do
not twist the canopy frame
while gluing.
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