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Tail Wheel
Builders Tip:
Remove tail wheel assembly
set screws one at a time and
re-torque with loctite. This
will assist in providing a long
service life from your tail
wheel assembly
.
1.5mm Metric Allen
Wrench/Driver
2.3"
Install tailwheel onto fuselage as shown, using QTY 2 screws and washers, with loctite.
Note: Rear blind nut hole is located 2.3" from aft vertical stabilizer.
(3/32 Allen Wrench/Driver)
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Rudder Hinging
The 72" SC comes with pre-hinged and pre-gap-sealed wings/ailerons to save time during your build. The
airplane also comes with the hinges pre-glued to the rudder and elevator halves to further lessen the work. All
tail hinges are the same type and work the same way. The below instructions cover the use of polyurethane
and epoxy glue. If you are using a type of specific RC-hinge glue, follow the direction on the hinge glue bottle.
Polyurethane)
Quick HOW TO use PU (
glue: (Using hinge installation as the example)
1) Apply Petroleum Jelly to center hinge joint using cotton swab.
2) Lightly dampen all holes with water. (More important in dry climates)
3) Squeeze in a small amount PU glue into all hinge holes.
4) Install hinges.
5) Wipe away glue as it expands and foams using rubbing or denatured alcohol. (Keep an eye on it and
wipe as required for the first 10-20 mins)
6) Allow to fully cure.
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