Lanier R/C MARINER 40 MK II ARF Assembly Manual - page 8
Lanier - SHRIKE 40 - Instructions
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Copyright 1998 - Lanier R/C
6. Locate the 3/16" sheet G1 gussets and glue in place as shown on the plans.
7. Cut a piece 11-3/8” from the 3/8” x 2-1/4" x 12" trailing edge stock. Shape the ends
to the configuration shown on the plans. Sand the angles shown on the leading edge. Install the
hinges at the location shown on the plans.
FIN CONSTRUCTION
1. Using the two 3/16" x 2" x 24" sheets, one sheet per fin, cut out the pieces required to make
them. Lay a piece of wax paper over the plans and pin down the parts on the configuration
shown. Make good square cuts to promote stronger glue joints.
2. When the glue has cured, block sand each fin on both sides and final sand for covering. Do
not glue them in place yet. It is easier to cover them first, cutting away the covering where they
are fastened to the stab. Now set them aside until required for gluing in place at final assembly.
When glued in place don't forget to add the 3/8" tri-stock on the bottom side for additional
stability.
FINAL FINISHING
1. Give the complete airplane a final sanding, depending on how well you want to finish it.
**IMPORTANT - glue a piece of 2-1/2” nylon glass tape (GOLDBERG #451) along
the upper and lower joints between the wing and the fuse with CA as shown on the
plans. Some of the small parts, like the ailerons and elevator, can be painted if you don't like
covering. Cover the Shrike 40 with your favorite covering material, the one you feel most
comfortable with. Let your imagination go wild on the trim. Cover the bottom of the wings, the
top, and then cover the stab top and bottom separately. Cover the fuselage last as this will try
your covering skills. Oh, well, you can always paint it. We covered ours with 21st Century film
and 21st Century Fabric. If you want to keep it light go the film route.
2. Fuel proof the engine compartment with epoxy. Melt candle wax into the blind nut holes to
keep out the epoxy. When cured use an undersized drill to clean them out. Cool! The threads
are lubed and ready.
3. Bend the wire skids and mount on the bottom of each fin as shown on the plan. Use epoxy
to keep them in place.
4. Locate the 1/8" x 1/2" x 1-1/2" spruce block and shape it as shown. Paint this part the color
of the fuselage. When cured, cut away the covering at the nose and epoxy it in place on the
bottom side.