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Jupiter 2 Replacement Pad Instructions

IMPORTANT: CUTTING OFF THE OLD PADS IS NOT THE FIRST STEP

Follow steps 1-8 for all three landing legs before final assembly

 

pad1

This is how the landing gear looks before modification

pad10

This is how the landing gear looks after the modification

1

pad2

As indicated by the red dots, fill the two holes that are cast into the existing piece with a thick gap-filling superglue. This will strengthen the area behind the front of the first step to support the pin you will be inserting.

2

pad3

Glue the landing gear together. Then drill a 1/16" hole through the support strut right above the "rubber boot part" and into the front of the bottom step.

3

pad4

Cut a piece of wire approx. 3/8" long then super glue it into place

4

pad5

Now carefully cut off the original landing pad with a razor saw or a dremel tool.

5

pad6

Clean up the bottom with files and sandpaper etc.

6

pad7

Carefully drill up into the bottom of the strut.

7

pad8

Drill into the indent on the top of the new pad.

8

pad9

Cut a small piece of wire and super-glue into place.

9

pad10

WAIT
 DO NOT ATTACH NEW PADS UNTIL

you have completed steps 1-8 for all three sets of landing legs.

Glue the landing legs to the bottom of the hull. Now with a five minute epoxy glue the new pads onto all three of the landing legs and carefully turn the ship over so it is sitting on the new pads. Now you can can make any final adjustments before the epoxy has cured.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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