GREAT PLANES Super Stearman Instruction Manual page 31

6. Install the spinner with the prop appropriate to your
engine. The spinner includes a spinner nut that will fit the
O.S. ® .91 two-stroke and the 1.20 four-stroke engines. The
spinner bolt may be too long for some installations. Cut the
bolt as needed to fit your particular application. Spinner nuts
for other engines are available from Great Planes, CB
Associates and True Turn.
Optional Flying Wire Installation
The photos on the box show optional flying wires installed
on the plane. The materials we used for this are not
included in the kit but are readily available at any fabric store
for less than $10.00. The wires are made from an elastic
cord typically used for sewing an elastic cuff in a sleeve. The
material is commonly called, "Beading Cord Elastic".
You will need approximately seven yards, two small
packages. The method described here will provide a
reasonably scale appearance without the hassles typically
associated with flying wires. Because they are made from
elastic there is no need to tension them each time you put
the plane together. These wires will add approximately two
minutes to the overall assembly time of the plane at the
flying field.
1. Measure from the fillet at the trailing edge of the stab
out toward the tip of the stab 6-1/2" [165mm] and make a
mark with a felt-tip pen. Measure in from the trailing edge of
the stab 1/4" [6mm] and make a crossing mark. Do the
same on the leading edge of the stab. Do this on both sides
of the stab.
2. At the rear corner of the fin, measure down and in
1/8" [3mm]. From the intersection of those lines make a
mark on the front of the fin 3-1/8" [79mm]. On the marks,
drill a hole through the fin with a 5/64" [2mm] drill.
3. Drill a 5/64" [2mm] hole through the block at the back
of the fuselage.
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