Great Planes F-15 Eagle 40 Kit - GPMA0438 - Manual (Page 21)

complete the assembly of the steering pushrod.
We threaded the pushrod wire that came with the
pushrod into the inner pushrod tube and then
inserted the unthreaded end through the Quick
Connector.
D 11. Test fit the die-cut 1/8" ply cockpit bottom
(F154F16) in place. Lay a piece of foam above the
fuel tank so the cockpit bottom will hold the tank in
place. Sand the cockpit bottom slightly if
necessary to achieve a good fit and glue it in
place.
D 9. Assemble the t h r o t t l e pushrod and
temporarily install it to check its length and
operation. Make sure the muffler will not interfere
with the throttle operation!
D 12. Glue the die-cut 1/8" ply dash (F154F15)
in place using the die-cut dash gauge (F154F15)
to set the proper angle. Do not glue the dash
gauge in place.
D 10. Assemble your 10 oz. fuel tank (not
included). Determine where the fuel lines should
pass through the firewall and drill a 1/4" hole for
each line. Lay a 1/2" thick layer of foam on the
bottom of the tank compartment and then position
the tank toward the back of the compartment.
Surround the tank with foam so it can not shift
forward. Route the fuel lines through the firewall
and mark on the firewall, which line is the fuel and
which is the vent. One 20" piece of fuel tubing is
usually enough, and if it is kept in one piece until
later, dust and dirt will not get into the tank. When
you get the tank in position, seal where the fuel
tubes pass through the firewall with silicone sealer.
D 13. Cut three 3/16" sq. balsa stringers from
the 3/16" sq. x 18" balsa stick (F154F27) to fit
between the firewall and the dash. Be careful
when gluing the top stringer in place so you don't
change the angle of the dash. The dash gauge
can be used during this step.
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