Canova PC-140


The landing gear struts are anchored with a series of hardwood blocks (above left) glued onto both sides of W1 and between ribs W2 and W3. ¹⁄₁₆-inch plywood plates (above right) are glued to the bottom of the trailing edge sheeting to mount the “Junkers” style of hinge brackets. Elevator and aileron control surfaces


(below left) are constructed of ¹⁄₈-inch balsa leading edge, ¹⁄₁₆-inch O.D. aluminum or plastic tubing and ¹⁄₈-inch balsa trailing edge. Trial fit of landing gear (below right). An electrical eye lug has been soldered to the bottom of the landing gear wire to aid securing the landing gear by screw onto the surface.


With the main structure covered Laddie completes a trial fit of the ailerons and elevators (above left) before they are covered. Motor with dummy cylinders,


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main gear and all servos and flying surfaces (above right) are attached to the model.


JUNE 2013


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