Tail Skid Installation - Model Tech Magic V2 Instruction Manual

steP 5: 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.
q (1) Tail Skid
q (2) Mounting Straps
q # 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
q Modeling Knife
q Electric Drill
q 5/64" (2mm) Drill Bit
steP 1: iNstaLLiNG tHe taiL sKiD
q Hinge the rudder to the stabilizer, using the same techniques that you
used to hinge the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer. Make sure that the
tip of the rudder is even with the tip of the stabilizer and that the base of the
rudder does not rub against the top of the horizontal stabilizer.
IMPORTANT Remember, use a T-Pin pushed through each hinge to
set the correct hinge gap.

taiL sKiD iNstaLLatioN

You'LL NeeD tHe foLLoWiNG Parts froM tHe Kit:
q (4) M3 x 12mm Wood Screws
You'LL NeeD tHe foLLoWiNG tooLs aND suPPLies:
q Straight Edge Ruler
q Pencil
q Airplane Stand
q Cut away the covering material from over the tail skid mounting hole
in the bottom of the fuselage. The tail skid mounting hole is located 2-1/2"
(64mm) in front of the back edge of the fuselage.
q Insert the 90º bend in the tail skid into the tail skid mounting hole.
q Line up the tail skid so that it's straight, then place two mounting straps
equally spaced apart over the tail skid and mark the locations of the four
mounting holes onto the fuselage.
q Drill four 5/64" (2mm) diameter pilot holes into the fuselage at the marks
you drew.
q Install the two mounting straps, using four M3 x 12mm wood screws, to
secure the tail skid into place.
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