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1. Open your kit slowly and take care not to dam-
age any parts of the kit. Remove all parts from
their plastic protective covers for inspection.
Before doing any assembly or installation of any
decals it is
very important
to re-shrink or re-
tighten the already applied covering. Due to the
shipping process, heat and humidity changes
from different climates, the covering may be-
come lose and wrinkle in the sun. If you take the
time to re-tighten the covering, you will be re-
warded with a long lasting beautifully covered
model.
TIGHTENING AND RE-SHRINKING THE COVERING
2. Using your covering iron with a soft sock, gently
apply pressure and rub in the covering. If any
bubbles occur, your iron may be to hot. Reduce
heat and work slowly.
!IMPORTANT!
Go over any and all seams and color overlaps
with your iron to assure good adhesion of the
covering to the wood. This is especially im-
portant at the leading edges of the wings and
stabs.
3. If bubbles persist, use a small pin to punch holes
in the bubble to relieve trapped air and reheat.
4. Use your heat gun with extreme caution. Take
care not to apply too much heat to one area for
long periods of time. This may cause the trim
colors to over shrink and pull away leaving un-
sightly gaps on the color lines. The trim stripes
are especially vulnerable to over heating and
over shrinking.
5. Your model is covered with Ultracote™ cover-
ing. In case of repairs, the colors are:
True Red
#866
White
#870
Black #866
Silver #881
Tightening and re-shrinking the covering is now
complete
. However, this is a never ending
process and should be checked after each
flying session.
