Multiplex SOLIUS 21 4264 Instrucciones De Montaje página 18

Route the servo lead through the opening in the root rib, and
then glue the root rib to the wing using Zacki ELAPOR®.
Repeat the procedure with the second wing panel.
Fig. 30
29. Installing the aileron horns
Fit the socket-head grubscrews 28 in the swivel connector
barrels 27 and snap them into the "Twin" horns 26. Glue the
prepared horns in the recesses in the ailerons using Zacki
ELAPOR®.
Fig. 31
30. Installing the aileron pushrods
Connect the pre-formed end of the aileron pushrod 30 to the
innermost hole in the servo output arm. Slip the straight end
of the pushrod through the swivel barrel mounted on the aileron
horn, and tighten the grubscrew in the barrel after checking
that the servo and aileron are at neutral. Repeat the procedure
with the other wing.
Fig. 31
31. Attaching the servo fairings
Place the left servo fairing 61 and the right fairing 62 over the
servos and pushrods as shown in the illustration, and secure
them with clear adhesive tape.
Fig. 32
32. Assembling the canopy
The cockpit area looks particularly realistic if you paint the
inside of the canopy frame 5. The best results are obtained
using ELAPOR® COLOR paints. For example, the frame
could be painted grey # 60 2711 and the instrument panel
cover black # 60 2712. The moulded-in seat area and headrest
look convincing if painted blue # 60 2703. Allow the paint to
dry before attaching the instrument panel sticker.
If you are not confident with painting, we recommend that
you apply the printed seat sticker from the decal sheet as
well as the instrument panel sticker.
Glue the clear canopy 11 to the canopy frame 5, using an
adhesive such as clear contact cement.
The conventional method of using this type of adhesive is to
allow it to air-dry before joining the parts, but in this case it is
better to apply the glue, fit the canopy immediately, and tape
it temporarily to the fuselage. Allow the glue plenty of time to
dry out. Be sparing with the adhesive, otherwise you could
stick the canopy frame to the fuselage. A piece of thin plastic
film between the two parts will prevent this.
The latch tongues 23 should now be glued in the slots in the
canopy frame 5, pushing them in until the "teeth" disappear.
This is the procedure: first glue them in place with Zacki
ELAPOR®, then immediately fit the canopy on the model so
that the latches are able to align themselves accurately. Wait
at least two minutes before removing the canopy again. Now
ply rops of Zacki ELAPOR® super liquid in the gaps at the
latch tongues to reinforce the glued joints.
Figs. 33 + 34
33. Attaching the wings to the fuselage
Connect the aileron servo plugs to the sockets mounted in
the fuselage before sliding the wings into place. The wings
are held against the fuselage by fitting the locking pin 56
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between the wings panels. It is a good idea to attach the
locking pin to the inside the fuselage with a length of string
to prevent it becoming lost.
Fig. 35
34. Installing the tailplane
Slip the pre-formed end of the elevator pushrod (L-bend) 32
into the elevator horn 60 from the side, then place the tailplane
on the fin.
Fig. 36
35. Securing the tailplane
Fix the tailplane to the fin using the two plastic M5 x 35
screws 35.
Fig. 37
36. Final assembly
Connect the receiver and speed controller, and fix them in
the fuselage using the Velcro straps 20 and 21. Temporarily
install the flight battery to allow you to check the Centre of
Gravity (see Point 38 / Fig. 41).
Fig. 39
The leads which emerge from the rear end of the fuselage
can be bundled together neatly using the cable ties 42
included in the kit.
The canopy is fitted by first engaging it at the rear, then pressing
it down at the front so that the latch tongues engage in the
catches.
Fig. 38
37. Applying the decals
The kit is supplied with two decal sheets A + B; the individual
name placards and emblems are pre-cut. Apply them to the
model in the positions shown in the kit box illustration, or in
another arrangement which you find pleasing.
38. Balancing the model
Like every other aircraft, your Solius must be balanced at a
particular point if it is to fly efficiently and stably. Assemble
the model completely, ready to fly.
The Centre of Gravity should be at a point 70 mm back
from the leading edge of the wing, measured where the wings
meet the fuselage. Support the model at the marked points
on two fingertips, and the aeroplane should balance level.
Adjust the flight battery to balance the model correctly, and
/ or glue the appropriate number of ballast balls 40 in the fin.
We cannot state exactly how much ballast is required due
to manufacturing tolerances in the foam density, and the dif-
ferent airborne equipment for the glider and electric glider
versions. Mark the location of the airborne components in
the fuselage once you have found the correct location, so
that you can be sure always to replace the battery in the
same position. Apply the fin sticker 2.3 over the trim weight
openings.
Fig. 41
39. Setting the control surface travels (guideline only!)
The control surface travels must be correct, otherwise the
model will not respond harmoniously to control commands.
All travels are measured at the widest point of the control
surface concerned.