Model Tech Dragon Lady - Section 12: Main Landing Gear Installation

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❑ While holding the tiller arm firmly against the bottom of
the rudder, drill a 5/64" diameter pilot hole through both sides
of the nylon clasp and through the rudder.
❑ Thread the 2.5mm x 12mm wood screw into one side
of the clasp, through the rudder and into the other side of
the clasp.
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Do not overtighten the screw or you might strip out the
nylon clasp.
❑ Slide the nylon spacer onto the tail wheel wire, followed by the tail wheel. Use one wheel collar and set screw to hold
the tail wheel in place.
❑ Loosen the machine screw in the side of the tiller arm. With the rudder centered, pivot the tail wheel wire until the tail
wheel is aligned with the rudder. When satisfied with the alignment, tighten the machine screw firmly.
❑ Kwik Bond Thick C/A
❑ Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
❑ # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑ # 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑ Adjustable Wrench (2)
❑ Modeling Knife
❑ Electric Drill
❑ 5/32 & 3/8" Drill Bits
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
❑ (1) Prebent Aluminum Main Gear Strut
❑ (2) Blow-Molded Wheel Pants
❑ (2) Main Gear Wheels
❑ (2) Plywood Mounting Plates (D36)
❑ (2) 4mm Threaded Axles w/Lock Nuts
SECTION 12: MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION
❑ (4) 4mm Wheel Collars w/Set Screws
❑ (4) 4mm x 20mm Machine Screws
❑ (4) 4mm Flat Washers
❑ (2) 3mm x 12mm Machine Screws
❑ (2) 3mm Blind Nuts
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❑ Ernst Airplane Stand
❑ Ruler
❑ Pencil
❑ 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
❑ Paper Towels
❑ Rubbing Alcohol
❑ NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
❑ NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Installing the Main Gear Strut
❑ Remove the covering material from over the four predrilled
holes in the bottom of the fuselage, then install the landing
gear strut using four 4mm x 20mm machine screws and four
4mm flat washers.
IMPORTANT The straight edge of the strut should be
toward the back of the fuselage.
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Blind nuts have been preinstalled in the bottom of the
landing gear mounting block for the machine screws.