RE: COMP ARF 110
Assembly (cont)
Cockpit.
The Dbalsa cockpit was built many moons ago so all I have to do is install it.
Everything is made to be removable for access to the back via the wing hole (if necessary).
pic 1:
A three piece 1/8" thick balsa floor was screwed to the triangular stock on each side of the fuse using hex head servo screws. Three pieces were necessary to insert the floor into a very confined area.
pic 2:
More triangular stock epoxied along the back of the cockpit for the back bulkhead.
pic 3:
1/4"X1/2" stock epoxied along the sides for securing the side panels.
pic 4/5:
Side panels and back bulkhead screwed on using #1X1/4 screws.
pic 6:
Triangular stock epoxied to floor to hold side control panels.
Breaks in panels since the floor is in three pieces and may need to be removed in the future.
pic 7/8:
Side control panels secured to the triangular stock.
pic 9:
Instrument panel inserted from the bottom.
It fits so tightly that I didn't use any screws (for now!).
The green panel (represents the back of the prototype fuel tank) was also inserted from the bottom.
I ran one remote to the cockpit so I can visually know if my receivers are working.
pic 10:
The green panel was secured using hex head servo screws.