Remove the elevator and its hinges from the horizontal stabiliser and set them aside for now.
Cut away the covering material from the top of both sides of the stabiliser
mounting platform.
Measure and draw a centreline on the trailing edge of the stabiliser.
Set the stabiliser onto the stabiliser mounting platform, push it forward as far as
possible, then line up the centreline you drew on the stabiliser with the centreline
of the back of the fuselage and hold only the trailing edge of the stabiliser in
position, using a T-Pin.
IMPORTANT The front of the stabiliser should be able to pivot slightly
trailing edge should not be allowed to move from side to side.
With the wing mounted to the fuselage, use a ruler to measure the distance
between the tips of the stabiliser and the tips of the wing. Pivot the front of the
stabiliser until both of these measurements are equal.
When both of these measurements are equal, you're assured that the
stabiliser is square to the wing.
Look from the front of the aircraft at both the wing and the stabiliser. When
aligned properly, the stabiliser should be parallel to the wing. If the stabiliser
is not parallel to the wing, you'll need to remove the stabiliser and sand down
alignment.
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STEP 4: INSTALLING THE COWL
holes through the cowl and into the centre of the cowl mounting blocks.
holes and allow the C/A to fully cure.
IMPORTANT The C/A will harden the surrounding wood, making the
mounting area stronger. Do not omit this procedure.
Mark and cut out the areas of the cowl necessary to give you access to
also install an in-cowl fueling valve in a convenient location on the side of
your propeller.
WING STRUTS AND FLYING WIRES INSTALLATION
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
(1) Right Wing Strut
(1) Left Wing Strut
(1) Flying Wires Mounting Post
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
# 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Modeling Knife
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE FLYING WIRES MOUNTING POST
IMPORTANT
wires if you don't plan on installing the cannon. Both cannot be mounted at the same time.
in the top of the wing. The mounting post hole is located on the wing's centreline,
4-1/2" (114mm) behind the leading edge of the wing.
(2) Flying Wires
(10) M3 x 10mm Machine Screws
(10) M3 Flat Washers
Straight Edge Ruler
Airplane Stand
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