WATT AGE Super Impress II EP ARF Instructions For Final Assembly - page 15
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STEP 3: INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
❑ Test-fit the tail wheel wire into the predrilled hole in the leading
edge of the rudder. When properly aligned, the tail wheel wire should
rest within the precut slot and the front edge of the tail wheel wire should
be flush with the leading edge of the rudder.
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It may be necessary to cut the slot deeper to achieve a perfect fit.
It's important that the front edge of the tail wheel wire be flush with the
leading edge of the rudder, so that it does not interfere with the proper
hinging of the rudder.
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✦ With the tail wheel wire in place, double-check that the tail wheel is lined up with the bottom of the rudder. This
will ensure that the tail wheel will track straight with the rudder.
❑ When satisfied with the fit and alignment, remove the tail wheel wire and use 220 grit sandpaper to roughen only the gluing
surfaces of the tail wheel wire.
❑ Glue the tail wheel wire into place, using a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy, using a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding.
STEP 4: HINGING THE RUDDER
❑ Hinge the rudder, using the same techniques that you used to hinge
the elevator. The rudder is hinged using two hinges. When hinging the
rudder, make sure that the top of the rudder is even with the top of the
stabilizer and that there is no more than a 1/32" wide hinge gap.
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✦ After allowing the C/A to fully cure, gently pull on
the rudder to check the integrity of the hinges.
❑ # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑ Needle Nose Pliers
❑ Adjustable Wrench
❑ (1) Prebent Aluminum Landing Gear Bracket
❑ (2) Molded Plastic Wheel Pants
❑ (2) Main Gear Wheels
❑ (2) M2.5 x 25mm Machine Screws
❑ (6) M2.5 Hex Nuts
❑ (4) M2.5 Flat Washers
❑ (2) M3 x 10mm Flange-Head Wood Screws
❑ Excel Modeling Knife
❑ Ernst Airplane Stand
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
SECTION 9: LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION
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STEP 1: INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR BRACKET
❑ Align the predrilled holes in the landing gear bracket with the predrilled holes in the bottom of the fuselage.