WattAge F-22 Raptor EP Instruction Manual - page 17
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OPTIONAL LANDING GEAR
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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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Kwik Bond Thick C/A
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# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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1/16" Hex Wrench
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Hand or Electric Drill
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1/16" Drill Bit
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Rubbing Alcohol
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Paper Towels
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
ITEMS REQUIRED
❑ {1} Prebent Nose Gear Wire
❑ {2} Prebent Main Gear Wires
❑ {3} 40mm Diameter Wheels
❑ {3} Wheel Collars w/Set Screws
❑ {4} 3mm x 9mm Wood Screws
❑ {4} 3mm Flat Washers
❑ {1} Brass Nose Gear Bracket w/Set Screw
❑ {2} 3mm x 25mm x 30mm Plywood Plates
❑ {1} 3mm x 20mm x 23mm Plywood Plate
❑ {1} 3mm x 20mm x 30mm Plywood Plate w/Hole
❑ {2} 3mm Plywood Angled Plates
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR
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1)
Test fit one 3mm x 25mm x 30mm plywood plate
onto the fuselage. When properly aligned, the bottom
edge of the plate should be even with the bottom of the
fuselage and the front edge of the plate should be even
with the back edge of the molded groove in the fuselage
side. See photo # 35 below.
Photo # 35
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2)
While holding the plywood plate in place, use a
pencil to carefully outline the location of the plate onto
the fuselage side.
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3)
Remove the plate and set it aside. Using 220 grit
sandpaper, carefully sand away the paint from inside the
outline you drew.
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Removing the paint from the gluing surface will make
a better bond for the epoxy.
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4)
Mix a small quantity of Kwik Bond 5 Minute
Epoxy and apply a thin layer to one side of the plywood
plate. Set the plate back into place and realign it. Use a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess
epoxy, and hold the plate in place until the epoxy sets up.
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5)
After the epoxy has cured, hold one main land-
ing gear strut up against the plywood plate. Center the
strut and use a pencil to mark the locations of the two
mounting screws. See photo # 36 below.
Photo # 36
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Notice that the "loop" should face toward the back of
the fuselage.
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6)
Remove the strut and set it aside. Using a drill
with a 1/16" drill bit, drill pilot holes through the ply-
wood plate at the two marks you drew.
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7)
Install the landing gear strut using two 3mm x
9mm wood screws and two 3mm flat washers. Tighten
the screws firmly to hold the strut securely in place. See
photo # 37 below.
Photo # 37
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8)
Repeat steps # 1 through # 7 to install the main
landing gear strut on the other side of the fuselage.