together, then wick thin CA into the joint.
Paint the pilot and cockpit to your liking with
enamel model paint, then glue it into the cockpit
using medium CA or 6-minute epoxy.
Roughen the bottom 1/8" [3mm] of the inside
canopy edge, being careful not to scratch any
exposed areas. Glue the canopy into position with
6-minute epoxy or R/C-56 glue. Apply a piece of
trim tape to the outside of the canopy to add detail
and hide the glue joint.
❏ 1. Place the landing gear mounting blocks in
between the U-bend on the top portion of the main
landing gear struts.
❏ 2. Using a pen, place marks on the mounting
blocks using the flat metal straps as templates.
Pre-drill the screw holes using a 1/16" [1.6mm] drill
bit and secure the strut with four metal straps and
eight 3mm x 10mm sheet metal screws.
❏ 3. Locate the plywood landing gear cover
plates.
Drill four holes in each plate at the punch marks
using a 1/8" [3mm] drill bit.
❏ 4. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the plywood
Fixed Gear Installation
Wheel Installation
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