Hangar 9 J-3 Piper Cub Assembly Manual page 36

Section 15: Scale Detailing
1. A block of hardwood is built into the wing and is used as
the attachment point for the rear wing strut mounts. The
front wing strut mounts are screwed into the spar.
Clevises are used on this end of the struts for easy
installation/removal.
2. Two metal straps are mounted just behind the landing
gear on the fuselage with a sheet metal screw. A short
piece of linkage rod is CAed into the end of the strut; a
hook is bent in the rod that attaches to the straps.
Landing Gear Scale Detailing
3. Scale landing gear detail is included to reproduce the
shock absorbing system found on the full scale J-3 Piper
Cub. It will be necessary to bend a hook in each end of
the shock absorbing wires to attach the straps.
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Landing Gear
Locking Screw
Shrink Tube
4. Scale wheel inserts are included. When the CUB decal is
attached, they provide an authentic final touch. Trim the
wheel inserts slightly oversized with scissors. Then drill
the center out with a 1/4" drill bit. Pull back the edge of
each tire and insert the wheel inserts. The tire holds the
insert in place. Attach the decals after the inserts are in
place.
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