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Step 3
Glue the 128mm x 45mm x 3mm battery tray into the front
of the fuselage using 30-minute epoxy. Wrap the receiver
battery in 1/4-inch (4mm) foam. Use hook and loop straps
to secure the battery to the battery tray. Connect a switch
harness between the battery and receiver; install the switch
under the fuselage. We chose to install the switch in the
steering servo access hatch.
Step 4
Measure in 1/8-inch (3mm) from all sides of the cover.
Use a drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four
holes for the battery cover screws. Apply a few drops of
thin CA to each of the holes to harden the surrounding
wood. The battery cover is secured to the fuselage using
four #2 x 3/8-inch sheet metal screws.
Step 5
Use five #2 x 3/8-inch sheet metal screws to attach the
front greenhouse canopy to the fuselage. There are two
screws on each side, and one positioned in the bottom
center of the canopy underneath the fuselage. Apply a
few drops of thin CA to each of the holes to harden the
surrounding wood.
Note: Make sure to pre-drill for the screws
using a drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill
bit to prevent damaging the canopy.
Step 6
Use RC-56 canopy glue to attach the canopy to the
fuselage. Use tape to hold the canopy in position until the
glue fully cures.
Section 14: Receiver, Battery and Scale Accessories
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