Addiction XL Build??

[Stevendavis]

Here's the method I used to glue on the fiber reinforcements on the Katana. Put a piece of wax paper over top, a piece of foam, then scrap ply, and use rubber bands to keep pressure on the assembly. I also like to use glass resin for the fiberglass.

 

[Stevendavis]

Next I test fitted the motor to the motor box, and noticed that part of the glue joint must be removed to get the motor mount to sit flat on the motor box.

 

[Snoopy1]

They have made a big change to the box. It looks like the motor is bolted to the front. Like that change it was a difficult to install my motor because it stalled from the back and the wires were pinched and difficult to not ruin the wires.

 

[Stevendavis]

They have made a big change to the box. It looks like the motor is bolted to the front. Like that change it was a difficult to install my motor because it stalled from the back and the wires were pinched and difficult to not ruin the wires.

Yep, with the new style motor they have it hanging off the front. I like it better too. Just hope they made sure the cowl will have the right positioning. Still have to check that!

 

[Stevendavis]

After test fitting the motor box, I found that the carbon rod that goes in front of the former is impeded by some glue holding the battery tray in place. I had to remove the glue before permanently gluing the motor box on.

 

[Stevendavis]

Motor box is on. You also need to make sure that you epoxy the entirety of the carbon rod along the former.

 

[Stevendavis]

Got the slot cut open for the stab and got it glued in. This was the first time that I didn't have to adjust the stab at all, before gluing it in place. It was plum, square, and level first fit!

 

[Stevendavis]

Next I got the elevator in. First pic showed how far I had to adjust a couple of hinges from the original slot. The sharpie mark is where I had to move them. Then I sealed the gap with the supplies covering.

 

[Stevendavis]

Glued the rear block back in place and installed the rudder. sealed it as well.

 

[Stevendavis]

Went ahead and assembled the landing gear next. I also test fit the motor.