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Tools Needed
Blue Painters Masking Tape
Thin CA Glue
30 Minute Epoxy or Polyurethane Glue
Denatured Alcohol
Paper Towels
Removable Thread Locker (Loctite 242, Blue)
Metric & SAE (fractional) Allen Wrenches
Hobby Knife & Fresh Blades
Covering Iron (Trim Iron)
Electric Drill w/ Assorted Small Bits (1/16”,
5/64”)
Small Flat Blade & Phillips Screwdrivers
Sandpaper (150-220 Grit)
Pliers
Small Flat File
Small Round File
Clamps
Measuring Tape & Ruler
Covering
The covering on your airframe may have developed loose areas through temperature and humidity changes
between manufacturing and shipping. This may also occur during the summer heat. The covering may require
retightening a few times during your first summer of flying.
Take a few minutes to go over all of the seams making sure all edges are secure, then proceed to shrinking any
area that may need tightening. (Use an iron on all seam edges. Use a heat gun on open areas and sheeted
areas. An iron can be used in open and sheeted areas but hold t
he iron slightly above the surface. You don’t
want press the covering into the wood. Using an iron sock will reduce scratches.
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All airframe components are covered in genuine Ultracote covering.
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Origin Scheme (White HANU870, Orange HANU877, Midnight Blue HANU885, Silver HANU881)
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Fusion Scheme (White HANU870, Pearl Purple HANU847, Fluor Lime HANU893, Pearl Charcoal HANU846, Silver HANU881)
At 200-220°F (93-104°C) the adhesive on UltraCote® becomes active
allowing the covering to be attached to the model. While 220° will fully
bond the covering to the model it is well below the temperature that
causes UltraCote® to shrink.
At 300°F (149°C) the initial shrinking of UltraCote® begins.
At 350°F (176°C) UltraCote® reaches its maximum shrinking point. Raising
the temperature above this point will not cause further shrinkage.
Use as little heat as needed. Using too much heat may cause reshrinking
issues later.
Pro Tip - If the iron you're using does not display the actual temperature,
here is a tip that will ensure your iron is properly set.Water boils at 212°F.
Allow your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its
stabilized temperature, carefully pour a few drops of water on the iron's
surface. Adjust the temperature until the water just begins to boil off. This
method is surprisingly accurate and is generally within 10° (of the exact
application temperature of 220).
