Pack 5

Stage 21: The Truss.

Stage 21 Contains: Truss left, Truss bottom, Truss front, 3x FP screws, 3x KM screws.

Secure the truss front to the front of truss left with two FP screws. Locating the two notches, secure the truss bottom to the truss left with two KM screws. Here you might find that the screws go in better if you 'chase' the threads, i.e screw each one fully home and remove it before assembly, thereby removing any paint that may have gotten into the socket.

This completes Stage 21. Store any unused parts in a stage-labelled bag for future use.

Stage 23: The Rear fuselage frame.

Stage 23 Contains: Rear fuselage frame, 26x BM screws, 8x LM screws, 5x MM screws, 5x FP screws.

Take the fuselage assembly and landing gears assembled in Stages 17 & 19, and the tail upper fuselage sections from Stages 7 & 9. Connect the rear fuselage frame to the rest of the fuselage assembly and secure with five LM screws.

Place the tail upper fuselage section onto the frame and secure in position with eight BM screws. Fit the aft section of the tail upper fuselage section to the frame, securing with thirteen BM screws (leaving 5 spare).

Place the mainwheel assemblies into the recesses in the frame, aligning the holes. Raise the wheels for better access, and secure with two MM screws in the rearmost holes, and two FP screws at the front.

This completes Stage 23. Store any unused or leftover parts in a stage-labelled bag for future use.

Stage 25: Port engine frames.

Stage 25 Contains: Frame L1, Frame L2, Frame L3, Frame L4, Frame L5, Frame L6, Frame L7.

Retrieve the upper fuselage assembly, and lay face down. All the frames supplied with this stage are labelled from L1 to L7. Carefully place these frames into the notches at the front of the engine compartment, with the numbered end outermost. Carefully press the end of the frame into place.

This completes Stage 25 and Pack 5. Store any unused or leftover parts in a stage-labelled bag for future use.