F E I B A O F - 9 F P A N T H E R
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A. Introduction:
You have chosen a model that represents the pinnacle of ARF technology. While there is
not a lot of building to do, there is enough to keep you busy for a few evenings.
Even if you have assembled maybe other ARF jets, we highly recommend following our
assembly sequence and procedures anyway.
Chances are it will save you a lot of time, prevent you from running down dead ends, and
perhaps remind you of a few small things that might end up saving your aircraft.
We have tried to arrange a construction sequence that will allow you to keep moving
forward, rather than standing around waiting for glue to dry before you can proceed to the
next step.
Just because the model is almost completely built does not mean you can rush through the
final assembly.
You need to employ fine craftsmanship every step of the way, turbine models are critical.
Keep this in mind with everything you do, every part you install...look at the work you just
did, evaluate it critically, and ask yourself "is this going to potentially crash my airplane?" If
there is any doubt about the work you have done, back up, and re-do it properly.
B. Adhesives:
The correct adhesive to use for all procedures is Loctite Hysol 9462. This is a very strong
white epoxy that is thixotropic. "Thixotropic" means it does not run at all, but stays only
where you put it. It is infinitely superior to regular epoxy, even slow-setting epoxy, for our
purposes, because of this characteristic.
Regular epoxy will run downhill with gravity as it dries, taking it away from where it is
supposed to be.
A good example is in the hinges...using regular epoxy, a good portion of the glue will migrate
down away from the hinge into the inside of the wing as it dries, and you won't even know it
is happening. Hysol stays where you put it.
The downside of Hysol is it takes overnight to dry properly, but we have tried to arrange
things to keep you busy while waiting for glue to dry.
We also highly recommend that you only use a proper Hysol dispensing gun, and only the
long-type mixing nozzles.
The short nozzles do not mix this glue enough, and only a thin nozzle and gun will let you
fill the hinge and control horn holes properly with glue, you can't do it mixing your Hysol on
a flat surface and trying to get the glue in the proper place by a brush or stick.
You can buy a complete Hysol setup with a gun, nozzles, and two cartridges of glue from
your dealer for approximately $60.
Consider it a great investment, the glue is the best you will use. One cartridge is plenty to
assemble your F-9F.
