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6. Assembling Pod

28. Locate receiver and battery and insert them into front cavity of pod. This cavity was cut for a 1/3AAA, 210mAh NiMH flat pack and any generic sub-micro receiver with end-mounted plugs. Make adjustments to this cavity if necessary. There should be adequate space below the receiver for excess wiring. The use of a switch is not recommended.

Checking to see if everything fits Rough shaping pod

29. Remove battery and receiver from pod. Round edges of pod as shown on plan. Be careful not to remove any material at around the edges of the battery, receiver, and servo compartments. You can use a sharp razor blade to do the rough shaping and then switch to 100, and then 150 grit sandpaper for final shaping and sanding. While shaping pod, use light sanding pressure and always support the area you are sanding - EPP foam is elastic, but it is also brittle and as a result gouges easily. When you are satisfied with the shape of the pod, remove loose dust. Apply paint scheme if desired.

Rough sanding pod with 100 grit paper and sanding block Final sanding pod with 150 grit paper

Trimming shoulder of pod to achieve a nice round edge Shaped pod with applied paint

7. Covering Pod

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