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Where the instructions call for pinning parts, do not pin through the balsa. Place pins on either side of the
parts to hold them in place.
Abbreviations used in the instructions:
LC Laser
Cut
TE Trailing
Edge
LE Leading
Edge
Tools and Supplies
The following basic items will be required to complete this kit:
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Thin and thick C/A glue
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Sandpaper
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“T” pins
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Hobby Knife (Exacto #11 blades recommended)
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Wax paper
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Metal straight edge
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Work surface capable of being pinned into (a ceiling tile works well)
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Wire cutters & pliers (for forming control wires)
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Small patches of Velcro
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Covering (SoLite recommended, otherwise known as Nelson LiteFILM)
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Covering iron
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Pencil
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Hinge tape (clear packing tape is recommended)
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Wheels (1-3/4” diameter Dubro wheels are shown on the drawing)
The following items are not required but are recommended:
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Hobby razor saw
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C/A accelerator
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6” plastic cable ties (to hold landing gear in place)
Contents of Kit
2
1/8” thick laser cut balsa sheet
3
1/16” thick laser cut balsa sheet
1
1/64” thick laser cut light plywood sheet
1
1/8” hardwood dowel
1
1/8"
Light Ply laser cut
sheet
1
1/16” music wire
for
landing gear
