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4. FINAL ASSEMBLY_
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4.1
FILLING THE ENVELOPE
1
.
(A) Take the envelope out of its package.
(You don’t need the foam wings). (B) Carefully
slip the valve of the envelope over the nozzle
of the hellium tank. Inflate the envelope slowly
to prevent from damaging the envelope.
2
.
Fill the envelope halfway with hellium.
3
.
Carefully insert a straw into the valve and
fill the rest of the envelope with air by blowing
it up like a beach ball.
NOTE: IT’S BETTER NOT TO ADD TOO MUCH HELIUM
SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO BALANCE THE BLUBBER BOT
LATER WITH A LOT OF EXTRA WEIGHT. IDEALLY YOU
WILL ONLY NEED TO ADD A FEW GRAMS OF PUTTY
FOR PROPER BUOYANCY. IF YOU LIVE 1500 FT. OR
MORE ABOVE SEA LEVEL ADD A BIT MORE HELIUM.
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4.2
ATTACHiNG CARRIAGE TO ENVELOPE
1
.
Above is a detail photo of the final sus-
pended carriage attached to the blimp that
you will be assembling in this section.
2
.
The carriage system should be attached
to the center of the envelope to keep it evenly
balanced.
(A) Measure approximately 15” from the valve
toward the center of the envelope. (B) Mark
the center. (C) From the center mark, measure
5 1/4” in each direction. You will be securing
each of the envelope attachments to these
points.
NOTE: WHEN ATTACHING THE CARRIAGE, THE MOTORS
MUST FACE THE FRONT OF THE BLIMP. THE FRONT OF
THE BLIMP IS THE END WITHOUT THE VALVE.
3
.
Using double-sided scotch tape, secure
the envelope attachment. Place tape 1-4 in
sequential order as illustrated in order to cre-
ate a secure attachment.
TIP
You may need an extra pair of hands, at
this point, to complete your assembly
with ease.
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