Assembly Part-2

Installation of the Wing retainer screw plates is next.  You simply glue these together using the CA glue (spray activator on one side, wait 2 minutes then put CA on the other side and join, they will bond instantly with the activator).  We then mount these plates in the shell #4.  (Fig. 5)

Fig 5:  Screw plates

Canopy Latch System

Now we install the canopy latches (See Figure 6), so that the latch tongues (Figure 6) can be engaged between the latches and the fuselage sides.  Spray activator in the latch recesses in the fuselage, then apply thick CA to the joints of the latches and place them immediately.  Use more glue later on if needed.  You can also glue the canopy tongue inserts into the canopy as shown below.  Be sure to push these in as far as possible.

Figure 6:  Canopy Latches and Tongues

**Time saver:  Note the position of the tongues in the photo.. if not exactly like this, the canopy wont likely close and stay closed.. this is very important, otherwise you'll find yourself gouging out foam to make room for Velcro or magnets (warning, do not use magnets near a camera system).  Note it was painted in this photo, I found out in the end the tongues didnt quite work, so I had to pull them out and realign them.

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