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Note regarding Styrofoam wing cores
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For all joints involving Styrofoam wing cores it is essential that you do not use any solvent
based adhesives, and in particular avoid use of any form of cyano-acrylate glue. Use of such
adhesives will destroy the foam and render the affected parts useless. Use only solvent-free
adhesives, such as Epoxy resin and/or Aliphatic Resin (white wood glue) if working
anywhere near exposed areas of Styrofoam.
Note regarding the use of Epoxy Resin.
Epoxy alone is not a viable adhesive! However, the addition of appropriate additives makes
for a variety of excellent adhesives. Match the choice of additive to the job at hand:
1. Chopped cotton fibres – produces a tough but flexible joint.
2. Superfine glass fibres - makes a hard joint.
3. Micro-balloons – produces a highly effective, lightweight filler
Assembling your KULT Champ
The kit you have purchased includes all the parts required to complete the basic airframe
(ARC) and covering (ARF), but does not include adhesives or radio control components. You
can make a significant contribution towards the ultimate appearance and performance of
your model by building carefully and accurately. It is a well known fact that a poorly built
model does not fly well and may be difficult to control. A well built and properly trimmed
model will reward the pilot and spectators with good performance and accurate handling
characteristics. Be patient, take your time; the effort will be well worth while!
Take time to read through these instructions in their entirety before commencing the
assembly as this will provide you with a better insight of all the individual steps and how they
might affect one another.
..lets begin.
Fuselage
Open out all of the openings in the fuselage in the area of the wing fairing and the tail-plane.
Use a 3 mm dia. drill to make a series of small adjacent holes to prepare the openings as
indicated by the markings in the mould. Finish the openings using a small file.
Tip:
Use a needle file or suitable rotary tool to finish the job.
Remove the temporary adhesive strips from the inside the fuselage cockpit area to ensure a
good bond with the GRP surface. Don’t glue anything to the temporary adhesive strips!
Fig 01 – Remove the temporary adhesive strips
