Luggage tank template – Dynaflite DYFQ8110 User Manual

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6. Trim the 3/8" x 10" strips of plastic to fit around the inside of

the bottom half of the luggage tank. Center the strips on the inside
edge of the tank bottom to form a flange and glue them in position
with thin CA.

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7. Glue the top of the tank to the bottom by “wicking” thin CA

around the joint between the two halves. Fill any gaps around the
seam with plastic filler putty or Bondo. Sand the seam smooth with
progressively finer grades of sandpaper ending by wet sanding
with 400-grit. Screw the tank mount to the centerline of the wing
with two #2 x 3/8" screws, approximately centered over the spar

(use the template above to properly install the luggage tank).

Use

the #4 x 5/8" screws to hold the luggage tank in position.

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8. Paint the seat and luggage tank to your liking. If you will fly

with the luggage tank attached, be sure to use fuelproof paint to
protect the finish from exhaust oil. Cut the elastic seat belts to fit
your pilot figure. Glue them to the seat back notch and the seat
bottom with CA.

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9. Apply a 1/4" bead of clear Silicone adhesive to the inside

edges of the seat bottom. Install the seat in the cockpit and hold or

weight it in position. The Silicone will flow down onto the floor
inside the seat and secure it in place. Carefully apply a few drops
of thin CA to the seat back edges, allowing the CA to “wick” around
the joint between the seat and the aft cockpit bulkhead. Hold it in
position until the CA cures.

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10. Before you add the instruments and clear Butyrate, sand the

laser-cut instrument panel smooth with 400-grit sandpaper. Apply
a wood stain to bring out the color of the grain. Finish the
instrument panel with Varnish or Polyurethane for a high gloss.

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11. Trace the outline of the instrument panel onto the clear

plastic sheet with a sharp hobby knife, to score the plastic. Flex the
plastic to break away the excess material. Sand the edges smooth.
Glue the clear plastic to the back of the instrument panel with
“canopy glue” or epoxy. Note: The plastic will stick better if the
contact surface is lightly sanded, Be careful NOT to scratch the
exposed “lens” areas.

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12. Cut the paper instruments to fit the back of the instrument

panel (IP). Glue them to the clear plastic with Canopy glue.

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13. Cut and glue a piece of scrap balsa to the back of the

instrument panel assembly. Use pliers to push the control knobs
(pins) through the front of the panel. Apply a spot of CA on the
back of the IP to secure them in position. Add other surface details
as desired. Attach the instrument panel to the model with Silicone
adhesive.

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14. Paint the dowel “control-stick” with aluminum enamel. After

the paint has dried, wrap one end with a few layers of electricians
tape to form a hand grip. Mark the location of the control-stick on
the cockpit floor then drill a 1/16" diameter hole through the
marked spot. Carefully drill a 1/16" diameter hole about 3/8" deep
into the bottom of the control-stick. Install a #2 x 3/8" sheet metal
screw from beneath the cockpit floor so that it just protrudes into
the cockpit area. Apply a dab of epoxy to the bottom of the control
stick. Twist the control stick onto the protruding screw and secure
it with a screwdriver.

If you have questions or comments write or call:

DYNAFLITE

P.O. Box 788

Urbana, IL 61803

(217) 398-8970

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