Durafly Curtiss P-40N, Instruction Manual

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SPARE PARTS LISTING
Prop shaft
Part No.: 9306000203-0
Decal sets
Part No.: 9306000201-0
Fuselage
Part No.: 9306000190-0
Horizontal tail
Part No.: 9306000192-0
Spinner set
Part No.: 9306000196-0
Propeller set
Part No.: 9306000193-0
Scale plastic parts
Part No.: 9306000194-0
Bomb
Part No.: 9306000195-0
Control/mounting
accessories
Part No.: 9306000200-0
Main wing inc bomb servo
Part No.: 9306000191-0
Motor inc shaft & X mount
Part No.: 9306000202-0
Tail wheel assembly
Part No.: 9306000198-0
Retracts/main gear
Part No.: 9306000199-0
Battery hatch
Part No.: 9306000197-0
Applying the supplied decals will take you longer than assembling the model. This is because great
care must be taken when doing so. The decals are vinyl type and so need to be applied in a certain
way. Please follow carefully the guidelines below to achieve the best possible finish on your P-40N.
1. Study the scheme reference sheet carefully and understand fully where each decal should be applied.
2. DO NOT cut to the edge of each decal. Instead leave a 10mm edge around it. These decal use a
clear front cover/film that is used to remove the decal from the paper backing.
3. Once you have cut out your decal rub the surface of the clear protective film to ensure the decal
sticks it. This will ensure all of the decal is lifted off the backing paper
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4. Position the decals carefully on the model according to the decal reference sheet then gently rub
(using a dry cloth) the decal in place rubbing from the center of the decal out to avoid wrinkles and
air bubbles.
5. If you do have some air bubbles under the decal, use the tip of a sharp blade to make a small hole
in the bubble then rub over it again to push the air out.
6. Once the decal is firmly rubbed down and any air bubbles removed, you can slowly remove the front
clear protective film. DO NOT pull this clear film upwards to remove it, instead pull the film slowly off
to the side. This will ensure the decal doesn’t lift up from the surface of the model when you remove
the clear film.
7. Very gently rub the decal again with a cloth now that the clear film is removed to ensure all edges
are firmly stuck down.
8. Finally the use of a covering iron is STRONGLY recommended to seal the decals to the painted
foam surface and prevent them from lift at the edges over time. Set the iron to a low temperature
and gently run the iron lightly over the surface of the decal as illustrated below. Use of a cloth to
cover the head of the iron is recommended to help prevent damage to the foam and the decal. A
house hold iron can be used if no covering iron is available.
DECAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES