Carl Goldberg GPMA1956 Eagle 2 ARF - Manual (Page 31)

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3. Insert the front of the pilot platform into the
notches in the front cabin former with the back resting on
the wood rail.
4. Drill a 1/16" hold through the pilot platform
and the rail.
Screw the back of the platform to the sup-
port rail, using the #2 x 5/16" screw.
2. Tack glue the figure by applying a few
drops of CA glue at key joint areas. When dry, remove
tape and apply a small amount of glue all along the seam.
PILOT ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION
The pilot figure included with your airplane adds an extra
touch of realism.
APPLY DABS OF GLUE
AT JOINTS
WHEN DRY, REMOVE
TAPE AND COMPLETE
GLUING
PAINT PILOT AS
DESIRED
3. Using artist's acrylics or modeling enam-
els, which are available in many colors without needing to
mixing required, paint the pilot to suit your fancy. WARN-
ING: Do not use lacquer-based paints, which will destroy
the plastic.
4. When dry, CA glue the pilot in place on the
platform. You also may paint the interior of the cockpit, if
added realism is desired.
HINT: When painting the pilot's face, leave the eyes white.
Later, when the face has dried, carefully add eye details
with a fine bush or toothpick.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. Collect the following items:
(3) 2-1/2" wheels
(3) 5/32 wheel collars
(3) 6-32 x 1/8" Allen head set screw
(3) 5/32 eyelet
(1) .050 Allen wrench (Not Included)
1. Cut pilot halves apart at the bottom and
trim off scrap. Gently sand the edges of each half, so that
they will be smooth for joining. Carefully align the front
and back pieces and hold together with tape, as shown.
2. Install the wheels on the axles, as
shown: eyelet first, then wheel, wheel collar, and
set screw. Glue the eyelet in place with a drop of
CA glue.
Eyelet
Axle
Wheel
Set Screw
Wheel Collar