Great Planes F-16 Falcon EDF ARF - GPMA1801 - Manual (Page 10)

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3. When the epoxy from the previous step has completely
cured, mix up another small batch of epoxy and Microballoons
(6-minute epoxy is fi ne) and apply a fi llet around the perimeter
of the plywood former gluing it to the fuselage.
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4. The front housing fl ange will need to be trimmed to fi t
inside the fuselage and around the outside of the duct housing.
Begin by cutting the bottom of the fl ange so it can be spread
open. Test fi t the piece and trim as necessary around the
bottom of the fl ange as well as notches for the pushrod tubes.
Work slowly until the fl ange fi ts snugly. When satisfi ed, apply
a fi llet of epoxy and Microballoons around the perimeter of
the fl ange, gluing it to the fuselage.
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5. Test fi t the fi n cover in place. Mark the fi n cover where the
pushrod tube exits from the vertical fi n hollow and cut a notch
for it in the fi n cover. Be sure that the motor leads are exiting
directly out in front of the fi n cover with the wires arranged in
the scalloped cutout at the tip of the fi n cover. Use medium or
thick CA glue to tack the piece in place. Apply a fi llet of epoxy
and Microballoons around the fi n cover.
Assemble the Wing
CORRECT INCORRECT
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1. Use your radio system to electronically center the aileron
servos. Choose the best orientation of the arms on the servo
output shafts so they are parallel with the servo cases. Trim off
the unused arms leaving one arm that has a hole approximately