Top Flite Elder 40 - Manual (Page 9)

OPTIONAL DECORATION DETAIL-
1/4" LENGTHS OF 3/32" OR 1/8" DIA. PLASTIC
TUBING CAN BE EPOXIED INTO EACH JOINT
BETWEEN A SPRUCE CROSS BRACE AND
UPRIGHT (16 PLACES). LATER,"RIGGING" IS
THREADED THROUGH EACH TUBE, DRAWN
TIGHT AND EPOXIED IN PLACE.
arms to the rear L/G wire as shown on the plans. App-
ly some STAY-CLEAN flux to the joint and solder.
Repeat the process on the other side. Be neat and try
to be sure that the joint is solid without a lot of ex-
cess solder. Once satisfied, completely clean the
solder joints of any flux.
4. As shown, the crossed-axle landing gear system
derives its ability to accept landing loads and shock
from the two (2) independent axle legs. These need
to be joined at two points, each 2-1/2" in from the
wheels. This distance has shown very good shock-
absorbing ability for Elder's weighing 4 to 6 lbs. Join
these axles by first measuring the 2-1/2" distance re-
quired, wrapping with soft wire (about 1/2" ) and
soldering. Again, clean the solder joints completely.
FRONT AND REAR
STRUTS ARE BOUND
TOGETHER WITH FINE
COPPER W I R E , T H E N
SOLDERED
THOROUGHLY.
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FOR PERMANENCE.
RETAIN WHEELS ON
AXLE WITH WASHERS.
SOLDERED IN PLACE.
ALTERNATE METHOD
IS TO USE WHEEL
COLLARS.*
BIND AXLE SECTIONS OF LANDING
GEAR TOGETHER WITH THIN COPPER W I R E ,
THEN SOLDER PER DIMENSIONS SHOWN.