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Always fly within your control.
Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for your radio system.
Always obtain proper insurance before flying – contact the AMA at
www.modelaircraft.org
REQUIRED ITEMS
CA Glue – Thin and Thick
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Needle-nose Pliers
Regular Pliers or a small adjustable wrench
Clear Tape
Wire Cutters
Loctite blue thread locking compound
Optional – Heat gun and covering iron
Assembly Instructions – Read completely before starting assembly!
UNPACK
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you have
damage, please contact 3DHobbyShop to discuss.
WRINKLES
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice
some wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane
out to the flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood
changes size and shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property
of balsa wood. As your airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and
disappear. Wrinkles may be removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your
airplane.
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of
thermo-activated plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the
canopy.
The best tools to use are a heat gun and covering iron. A hair-dryer is not hot enough. Apply the heat
gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will remove the wrinkles. BE
CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by causing it to pull away
from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low temperature
with patient application of heat.
Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.
If you
are shrinking inside a large area of one color, and not at a seam, the heat gun is the best choice. If you
must shrink on a color-seam, use the iron and go slowly and carefully to avoid any pulling or lifting at the
seam.
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy
and cowl is not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the
paint.