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Canopy
1. Locate the canopy and trim to the scribe line.
It is a good idea to trim about 1/8” outside the
line at first and then trim to fit so as not to get it
too small.
2. Position canopy and check fit. When happy
with fit glue in place with ZAP canopy glue. Use
masking tape to hold in place till glue dries.
Decal Location
1
Clean model surfaces thoroughly before
applying decals.
2
Cut decal sheets apart in sections, as
needed.
Fold decal in half, front to rear. Open at
fold and lay decal out straight. The protective
backing will bubble away from the decal at the
fold. Using a scissors, cut the backing along the
bubble, removing a strip of backing about 1"
wide. Carefully position the decal on the model
and stick in place. Then, working from the cen-
ter, rub the decal down while peeling off the
backing.
Balancing
Your model should balance at 5-1/2” to start. For extreme 3D you may want to move
the CG back to 6-1/2” or more. Just remember that the further back you go the more
sensitive it will become. With extreme throws the model can get beyond the ability of
novice pilots very quickly.
Start with the controls set at low rate with the ailerons plus or minus 3/8”, the eleva-
tor plus or minus 1/2” and the rudder plus or minus 1-1/2”. High rate should be all
you can get.
Good Luck and I hope you enjoy flying the
Matrix 40 3D
.
