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‎Build Tips

FlexTeam at 17:31, 10 June 2021

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 == Build Tips ==
-'''Initial Build'''[[File:FJG2_Clean_Receptical.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Clean the Recepticals]]
+'''Initial Build'''[[File:FJG2_Retracts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Retract & Strut Assembly]]
-*On recent production, the '''Fin''' has the '''Spar Tube''' factory glued into it. In that case, simply plug the fin onto the fuselage, plug in the rudder servo, seat the fin and attach with the provided screws. (No additional glue is needed).[[File:FJG2_Retracts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Retract & Strut Assembly]]
+*On recent production, the '''Fin''' has the '''Spar Tube''' factory glued into it. In that case, simply plug the fin onto the fuselage, plug in the rudder servo, seat the fin and attach with the provided screws. (No additional glue is needed).[[File:FJG2_Clean_Receptical.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Clean the Recepticals]]
 *On initial G2 shipments, we've noticed a few models that have the retract strut adapter pins installed on the incorrect sides, resulting in an aggressive toe-in angle in the main wheels. To correct:[[File:FJG2 Spars Installed.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Install Spars in Fuselage First]]
 **Remove the retract units from the fuselage.

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 == Build Tips ==
-'''Initial Build'''
+'''Initial Build'''[[File:FJG2_Clean_Receptical.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Clean the Recepticals]]
 *On recent production, the '''Fin''' has the '''Spar Tube''' factory glued into it. In that case, simply plug the fin onto the fuselage, plug in the rudder servo, seat the fin and attach with the provided screws. (No additional glue is needed).[[File:FJG2_Retracts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Retract & Strut Assembly]]
-*On initial G2 shipments, we've noticed a few models that have the retract strut adapter pins installed on the incorrect sides, resulting in an aggressive toe-in angle in the main wheels. To correct: [[File:FJG2_Clean_Receptical.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Clean the Recepticals]]
+*On initial G2 shipments, we've noticed a few models that have the retract strut adapter pins installed on the incorrect sides, resulting in an aggressive toe-in angle in the main wheels. To correct:[[File:FJG2 Spars Installed.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Install Spars in Fuselage First]]
 **Remove the retract units from the fuselage.
 **Use a 1.5mm and 2mm hex driver to remove 2 set screws from the sides of the aluminum strut and 2 set screws from the sides of the retract housing. These set screws secure the strut to the pin, and the pin to the retract unit.
-**Slide the strut off the pin, then remove the pin. Swap the pins from left to right and re-install, being sure to use blue thread lock on the set screws, and ensure they rest against the flat spots on the pins.[[File:FJG2 Spars Installed.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Install Spars in Fuselage First]]
+**Slide the strut off the pin, then remove the pin. Swap the pins from left to right and re-install, being sure to use blue thread lock on the set screws, and ensure they rest against the flat spots on the pins.
 **Re-install the retracts into the fuselage. Do not use blue thread lock on the retract mounting screws.
 *Please set your transmitter '''CH5/Gear Travel''' to '''+-125%''' to ensure the '''Gear Sequencer''' will follow the transmitter and function properly.

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 '''Initial Build'''
-*On recent production, the '''Fin''' has the '''Spar Tube''' factory glued into it. In that case, simply plug the fin onto the fuselage, plug in the rudder servo, seat the fin and attach with the provided screws. (No additional glue is needed)[[File:FJG2_Clean_Receptical.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Clean the Recepticals]]
+*On recent production, the '''Fin''' has the '''Spar Tube''' factory glued into it. In that case, simply plug the fin onto the fuselage, plug in the rudder servo, seat the fin and attach with the provided screws. (No additional glue is needed).[[File:FJG2_Retracts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Retract & Strut Assembly]]
-*On initial G2 shipments, we've noticed a few models that have the retract strut adapter pins installed on the incorrect sides, resulting in an aggressive toe-in angle in the main wheels. To correct: [[File:FJG2_Retracts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Retract & Strut Assembly]]
+*On initial G2 shipments, we've noticed a few models that have the retract strut adapter pins installed on the incorrect sides, resulting in an aggressive toe-in angle in the main wheels. To correct: [[File:FJG2_Clean_Receptical.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Clean the Recepticals]]
 **Remove the retract units from the fuselage.
 **Use a 1.5mm and 2mm hex driver to remove 2 set screws from the sides of the aluminum strut and 2 set screws from the sides of the retract housing. These set screws secure the strut to the pin, and the pin to the retract unit.

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 **Remove the retract units from the fuselage.
 **Use a 1.5mm and 2mm hex driver to remove 2 set screws from the sides of the aluminum strut and 2 set screws from the sides of the retract housing. These set screws secure the strut to the pin, and the pin to the retract unit.
-**Slide the strut off the pin, then remove the pin. Swap the pins from left to right and re-install, being sure to use blue threadlock on the set screws, and ensure they rest against the flat spots on the pins.[[File:FJG2 Spars Installed.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Install Spars in Fuselage First]]
+**Slide the strut off the pin, then remove the pin. Swap the pins from left to right and re-install, being sure to use blue thread lock on the set screws, and ensure they rest against the flat spots on the pins.[[File:FJG2 Spars Installed.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Install Spars in Fuselage First]]
 *Please set your transmitter '''CH5/Gear Travel''' to '''+-125%''' to ensure the '''Gear Sequencer''' will follow the transmitter and function properly.
 [[File:Stab_Fairing_5029.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Side Fairing Installation]]  [[File:Stab Link 5022.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Linkage Installation]]

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 *On recent production, the '''Fin''' has the '''Spar Tube''' factory glued into it. In that case, simply plug the fin onto the fuselage, plug in the rudder servo, seat the fin and attach with the provided screws. (No additional glue is needed)[[File:FJG2_Clean_Receptical.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Clean the Recepticals]]
-*On initial G2 shipments, we've noticed a few models that have the retract strut adapter pins installed on the incorrect sides, resulting in an aggressive toe-in angle in the main wheels. To correct: [[File:FJG2_Retracts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Retract Assembly]]
+*On initial G2 shipments, we've noticed a few models that have the retract strut adapter pins installed on the incorrect sides, resulting in an aggressive toe-in angle in the main wheels. To correct: [[File:FJG2_Retracts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.4|right|Retract & Strut Assembly]]
 **Remove the retract units from the fuselage.
 **Use a 1.5mm and 2mm hex driver to remove 2 set screws from the sides of the aluminum strut and 2 set screws from the sides of the retract housing. These set screws secure the strut to the pin, and the pin to the retract unit.