Jet Hangar A-7D/E Corsair II, Assembly Instructions Manual

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delivering its ordinance within a 700 mile radius and return home without
requiring additional fuel. The A-7 Corsair II’s military career with the US stems
from Vietnam (A-7A in 1966) all the way through the Gulf War in 1991 where the
last remaining Navy A-7E squadrons flew their last cruise. By 2004,
approximately 100 examples of the A-7 were still in military service with Greece
and Thailand.
Figure 1: A-7D/E General Layout Drawing
3.0 GENERAL BUILDING TIPS
Before beginning assembly of this ARF kit, it is recommended that these
instructions be studied in detail so that the modeler becomes familiar with
the assembly process prior to assembling his aircraft. Be sure to follow
each step in detail during the assembly process. Construction of the
various assemblies (wing, fuselage) may be done in any sequence.
However, the flow of this instruction manual represents the easiest step by
step process.
3.1 Lightness
No modifications are needed to this kit for use with the intended propulsion
systems. Extra additions (reinforcements, extra doublers, etc.) outside the
factory built aircraft and what is in the instructions can add unnecessary weight.
3.2 Adhesives
Clean and sand fiberglass surfaces before gluing. Roughen the surface with
coarse sandpaper for best results, then clean with a paint thinner. For best