Flying Styro rudder conversion for Focke Wulf FW-190 from Hobby Lobby!

Adding a Functional Rudder to any of Flying Styro's Warbirds: FSK017 Spitfire FSK021 P-40 Warhawk FSK022 Focke Wulf FW-190 FSK015 Messerschmitt Bf-109
The example used on this page is the Flying Styro Focke Wulf FW-190, but the same steps can be followed for any of the warbirds from Flying Styro.

What you need to complete this conversion: MJ2533 Pin Hinges DUB848 Micro Control Horns DUB847 Micro Pushrod System Sharp Exacto Knife 5 Minute Epoxy

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	1. Photo shows the Rudder from the kit prior to any work being done.
	2. Cut off the 2 pieces that protrude from the front of the rudder. Keep these pieces.
	3. Using a smooth round object like the barrel of a pen, gently roll the edges of the rudder until they are rounded over. This can be done without damaging the painted surface, thus requiring no repainting when completed.
	4. This photo shows the rudder after it has been rounded along side of a stock rudder as it comes in the kit.
	5. You will need 2 Pin hinges for this installation. One should be near the top of the rudder and the other should be near the location of the control horn. Make sure to locate the control horn low enough that it doesn't interfere with the operation of the elevator.
	6. Snip about 2 sections off of the end of the pin hinge that will go into the rudder.
	7. Mark the location of the pin hinges on the rudder.
	8. Using a drill bit or Needle file, make holes in the rudder for the pin hinges.
	9. Photo of rudder with holes for pin hinges.
	10. Apply a small amount of 5 minute epoxy to the hinge locations and the center of the rudder. Gently press the rudder halves together and hold until epoxy sets. Make sure that the pin hinges are pushed in until half of the hinge point is embedded in the rudder and no epoxy is fouling the hinge.
	11. Photo showing the correct location of the pin hinges.
	12. On the fuselage, pierce the fuselage with a needle file and add a micro pushrod and sheath to the model. Glue the sheath of the pushrod to the fuselage where it exits.
	13. Photo showing the rudder post before any work has been done.
	14. Carefully cut the foam at about a 45 degree angle. Make sure that you cut close to the painted edge without cutting into the painted surface.
	15. Wrap fine sandpaper around a round object and sand the inside of the rudder post into a round shape.
	16. Using the rudder as a template, mark the location of the 2 hinge pins on the rudder post. Drill or file these to accept the hinge pins. Apply 5 minute epoxy to the holes with a toothpick. Do this sparingly. Slip the rudder in place and adjust the gap so that it is even. Use some low tack tape to hold it in place until the epoxy sets. 17. Hook up the pushrod to the rudder.
	18. Photo showing the rudder pushrod. It is run through a scrap of foam and attached to the fuselage sides with glue. 19. Adjust the spacing from the side and the height so that the pushrod is aimed at the rudder servo that you have installed in the wing.
	20. Photo of foam scrap added to the rear of the fuselage to stabilize the pushrod tubes for both the elevator and the rudder.
	21. Photo of servo installation in wing.

Flying Styro Warbird Rudder Conversion