Lanier R/C MARINER 40 MK II ARF Assembly Manual - Shrike 40
Lanier - SHRIKE 40 - Instructions
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SHRIKE 40
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
The Shrike 40 is a fun and exciting airplane, enjoyable to fly and will provide you thrills with its
Jet like planform and speed. It can easily be carried without disassembly and the minute you
arrive at the flying field it's ready to go. A good change of pace airplane to have in your hangar
when you desire to switch stress levels from your daily work or, when you are tired of flying the
same old airplane all the time. We know you will enjoy the Shrike 40.
Before starting to build, we urge you to read through these instructions while reviewing the
plans. They contain some important building sequence as well as instructions and warnings
concerning the assembly and use of the model. Some building tips have been included along the
way to help you out. Or, if you have your own way of building, which some modelers have, so
be it. At least read what we have to say then make your own determination. It will save you
some time. We expect that you have some building experience to take on a built-up model
however, every minute detail is not covered. This is not a basic trainer. The plans and
instructions together with the laser cut parts, and the simplicity of this kit will allow you to
produce a first class model.
FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION
The fuselage is most likely different than anything you have ever built before. We suggest you
build it completely before adding the wings and tail. This will allow you to round off the nose
with complete freedom. It will go together quite fast with the exact cutting of the laser cut parts
and this simplified building method
1. Locate the three sheets with the FS1A and FS1B sides. We have purposely left them in the
sheet with micro joints. Rather than pop them out like die cutting, lay them on a flat surface and
cut each micro joint with a razor or ex-acto knife. The part will fall out. Note how crisp and
exact the parts are cut. Sand the ridge left by the micro joint if necessary. Lay both parts on a
flat surface and glue the sides together with CA, being careful to align the finger joints correctly.
Refer to the plan side view if necessary.
2. Lay both sides on a flat surface with the top side up, (it's noted). Locate F3 and F4 formers.
Place F3 in the slot, as called out on the plans, with the top side up. Place it against a square
and CA glue it in place. Now, slip F4 in its slot and glue it in place using a square to make sure