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Inspection
We believe we offer the highest quality kits available. However, you may find some minor blemishes, fractures or joint
separations in the construction of our models. Many of these can be easily repaired by backing up the joint with balsa
sheet or hard balsa sticks without affecting the performance or appearance of the aircraft.
Take the time to inspect the components of the aircraft. Inspect the fuselage for any interior joints that may have
loosened as a result of shipping & handling. Apply thin CA glue around the joints of the fuselage core, firewall, fuselage
formers, and rudder servo tray to strengthen. Allow glue to wick down into joints but be careful to not allow CA glue to
drip or puddle on covering material. Periodically inspect joints as you fly your airplane. Vibration and repetitive
extreme maneuvers my cause a joint to loosen over time.
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 the 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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Red Scheme (True Red HANU866, White HANU870, Silver HANU881, Charcoal Pearl HANU846)
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Lime Scheme (Apple Green HANU903, White HANU870, Silver HANU881, Charcoal Pearl HANU846)
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.
