Phoenix Model Spitfire Instruction Manual page 13

MOUNTING THE COWL
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve
assembly from the engine. Slide the fiberglass
cowl over the engine.
2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out
for engine head clearance, needle valve,
muffler,. Remove the cowl and make these
cutouts using a rotary tool with a cutting disc
and a rotary sanding drum attachment.
3. Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of
the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The
front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in the middle of the precut
opening. Hold the cowl firmly in place using
several pieces of masking tape.
4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill
four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl
and the side edges of the firewall.
5. Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in
the cowling
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Enlarging the holes through the cowl will prevent
the fiberglass from splitting when the mounting
screws are installed.
6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure
it in place using four 3mm x 12mm wood
screws.
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7. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and pressure
lines to the carburator, muffler and fuel filler
valve. Tighten the screws completely.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE SPINNER
Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and
spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place
using two 3mm x 15mm wood screws.
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The propeller should not touch any part of the
spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling
knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone
where the propeller comes in contact with it.
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY
1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into
the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in
the aileron servo lead easier when you are
installing the wing. Plug the battery pack lead
into the switch.
2. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the
protective foam to protect them from vibration.
Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the
foam in place.
3. Position the battery pack and receiver behind
the fuel tank. Use the two light plywood pieces,
placed over the battery and receiver and glue
to the fuselage sides to hold the battery and
receiver securely in place. Use 15mm triangle
pieces glued between the fuselage sides and
the plywood pieces to reinforce the joints.
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