Major components are individually bagged to help prevent damage.
Pieces laid out for inspection.
Pieces slid together for test fitting.
The radio gear (servos) have to be installed prior to actual assembly.
I really don't trust the little "popsicle sticks" used for joining the wing. Especially after having one split when running in the screw to hold it in place. Covering removed to allow good bond of epoxy on all joints.
Covering also removed on tail booms in areas where there is wood underneath.
Using pins to hold the CA hinges in place while joining the control surfaces makes the job much easier.
My modification. Remove the front locking tab from the stabilizer.
Both leading edge tabs are removed.
Shim added to front stabilizer support pad with 30 minute epoxy.
I used a genuine popsicle stick for this piece since the thickness was about right and has a pre rounded end to match the support.
After the epoxy cures, use the hole in the support pad as a guide to drill through the added shim.
With the bottom of the tail boom sitting level, the tops of the stab mount pads should also be level. I wound up adding an extra piece of 1/32" ply on the front pad of LingCat #2.
A bead of clear silicone was added to the rudder servo's for extra insurance since the mounting screws only go into balsa here
Don't be afraid to open up the hole where the motor shaft goes into the fuselage. It will bind if left at the factory size.
Finished radio installation. A UBEC was added since the servo load (6 total) tends to overload the ESC and cost me LingCat #1
Another view of my radio installation. The model balanced well with this layout and ESC mounted underneath fuselage.
Battery pack removed to better show UBEC. ESC has been located underneath fuselage to allow airflow and better cooling.
ESC location. A 1/8" lite ply plate was added for securing it. This allows air to flow over it to help avoid overheating and in this location provides a very close to correct CG.
Completed model. Construction can be completed in a single day ( 8-10 hours) providing you have everything needed at hand. Mine weighed in at 22 oz. without the battery pack. RTF with 1350ma 20c Lipo 27 oz.
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