Wing Panel Installation; Step 2: Installing The Wing Panels; Stabiliser Installation - advanced scale models Sukhoi SU-26M Assembly Instructions Manual

STEp 1: inSTALLinG ThE WinG joinER TuBE

STEp 2: inSTALLinG ThE WinG pAnELS

q Slide the wing joiner tube through the side of the fuselage, making sure to run the aileron servo extension lead through the slot in
the fuselage wing root fairing.
q Firmly push the wing panel up against the fuselage wing root fairing, making sure that the aileron servo extension lead is not pinched
between the fuselage wing root fairing and the wing panel.
STEp 1: ALiGninG ThE STABiLiSER
IMPORTANT The front of the stabiliser should be able to pivot from side to side slightly and the back should stay firmly in place
and aligned.

WinG pAnEL inSTALLATion

q Slide one end of the wing joiner tube into one wing panel, making sure to
line up the predrilled hole in the wing joiner tube with the predrilled hole in the
bottom of the wing panel.
q Install and gently tighten one M4 x 25mm wood screw though the wing panel
into the wing joiner tube, to lock the wing panel into place.
IMPORTANT Don't overtighten the screw or you'll crush the wing.
q Slide the second wing panel onto the wing joiner tube and push it firmly up
against the fuselage wing root fairing.
q Install and gently tighten the remaining M4 x 25mm wood screw though the
wing panel and into the wing joiner tube, to lock the wing panel into place.

STABiLiSER inSTALLATion

q Remove the elevator halves and hinges from the stabiliser and set them
aside for now.
q Measure and draw a centreline on the top of the trailing edge of the stabiliser.
q Measure out 32mm (1-1/4") from each side of the centreline and draw two
more marks.
q Slide the stabiliser into the mounting slot and line up the two outer marks
that you drew with the sides of the fuselage.
q When satisfied with the alignment, hold only the trailing edge of the stabiliser
in position, using a piece of masking tape.
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