*** Andy Steere's MOJO 40 ARF Assembly Images ***

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These are pictures and such of an MOJO 40 ARF, during assembly.


Click on the number below each image for a larger version of the picture (larger number, larger version of the picture)



2272 / 1024 / 640 - Unique landing gear mounting.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Black Pro Bro vinyl on bottom, of course.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Epoxied and weighed down tube/mount to keep it flat.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Removed some covering to give the epoxy a better bite.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Test fit everything dry.

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2272 / 1024 / 640 - Very good fit.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Stab needs an "S" like the wing.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Trimmed included vinyl from its backing paper, taped it to the new vinyl.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Cut around it, retaping as needed to hold it.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Test fit on wing

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Installed!

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Same method to apply fuse vinyl.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Used all the white lettering that came with kit.

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2272 / 1024 / 640 - Installed an "S" on Stab.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Cutting front slot.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Hides tail servo wires.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Gorilla Glue in leading edge.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Slide mount into wing.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Slot comes out perfectly.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Gotta love how GG expands.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Epoxy for fuse. Tape to hold.

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2272 / 1024 / 640 - Tack glued tube to fuse.

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2272 / 1024 / 640 - Cut tube to clear elevator.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Epoxy stab, tape to hold square.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Robart hinge points all around.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Rudder hinged.

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2272 / 1024 / 640 - 90 degree bind-free movement.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Hinge the ailerons.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Airframe complete!

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Open holes for tail servos.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Install tail servos.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Slime side. :-)

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Drill pilot-holes for screws.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Reused expensive hardware, again. Overkill, but already on hand.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Swany-style servo extensions.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Setup linkage for rudder.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - CF rods with titanium ends.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Sullivan tailwheel, painted black.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - Tail servos done.

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2272 / 1024 / 640 - Installed RX next.

2272 / 1024 / 640 - I used Paul's method for running antenna... worked very well.

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2272 / 1024 / 640 - RX attached with velcro. I'll fill the bay with foam later.

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Last modified on 03/04/2006


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