Section 10: Tail Skid Installation - Model Tech Magic Formula 3D ARF Manual

STEP 3: HINGING THE RUDDER
IMPORTANT After allowing the C/A to fully cure, pull on the rudder to check the integrity of the hinges. Apply more C/A to the
hinge(s) if necessary.

SECTION 10: TAIL SKID INSTALLATION

(1) Prebent Tail Skid
(2) Nylon Mounting Straps
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Excel Modeling Knife
Electric Drill
1/16" Drill Bit
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE TAIL SKID
the ailerons and the elevator halves. The rudder is hinged using three
hinges. When hinging the rudder, there should be a 1/16" wide gap
between the end of the stabilizer and the rudder counterbalance. There
should also not be more than a 1/32" wide hinge gap.
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
from over the tail skid mounting slot in the bottom of the fuselage. The
slot is 2-1/2" long and 1/8" wide.
skid mounting slot, then firmly push the tail skid down into the slot.
tail skid and use a pencil to mark the locations of the four mounting
holes onto the bottom of the fuselage.
Hinge the rudder, using the same techniques that you used to hinge
(4) M2 x 10mm Wood Screws
Ernst Airplane Stand
Ruler
Pencil
Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material
Insert the 90º bend in the tail skid into the predrilled hole in the tail
Place the two nylon mounting straps equally spaced apart over the
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