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At the tip end of the wing panel, seal the bottom covering to the last W5 wing rib. Then continue on, working the covering
material down smoothly onto the bottom of the wing tip WTP. Wrap and seal the covering completely around the edges of
WTP. Trim off flush with the top surface of WTP.
Now cover the bottom of the Right Wing Panel in the same manner you just did the bottom of the Left Wing Panel.
Then cover the top of both wing panels with separate pieces of covering material. Remember to overlap all seams at least
1/4" onto other pieces of covering material.
CAUTION ON SHRINKING WING COVERING
Wait until all four major pieces of wing covering (bottom left, bottom right, top left, top right) have been completely
sealed down around their edges before shrinking the middle areas of the covering. When shrinking the middle, do
not completely tighten one side of the wing first. It’s best to alternate between the top and bottom wing surface,
shrinking each side a little at a time, to avoid uneven shrinking which could cause a warp.
Apply Trim Colors And Decals
You can apply your trim colors and decals now before the model is completely assembled, or you can do it later, whichever
you prefer.
Putting large sticky-back decals (like the ones included in this kit) on a model often leaves unsightly air bubbles trapped
underneath the decal. Here’s a little trick that eliminates that problem entirely! First cut out the marking you wish to apply
with a sharp modeling knife and straight edge. Trim as close to the image as possible. Next spray the surface of the model
where the decal will be placed with water mixed with a small amount of dish soap (you can also use "Sig Pure Magic Model
Airplane Cleaner", "Fantastic", "Windex", or "409" type cleaners). Peel the paper backing sheet completely off the decal,
being careful not to let the sticky side double over and adhere to itself. Place the decal onto the wet surface of the model.
The soapy water solution will keep the decal from actually sticking to the model until you have had time to shift it around into
exact position. Once you have it in position, use a paddle of scrap sheet balsa wood to squeegee the excess soapy water
out from under the decal. Mop up the water with a dry cloth or paper towel. Squeegee repeatedly to get as much of the
soapy water out from under the decal as possible. Allow to dry overnight! When completely dry, wash off the soap smears
with a clean wet rag.
Kit Decals
The following sequence is recommended for applying the window decals supplied
in this kit.
a. Apply the front windshield decal first. This piece is small enough that you
can apply it dry, without using any soapy water. Note in the picture that it
should go on flush with the bottom of the plywood windshield. Also notice
that there is approximately 1/4" overhang on each side of the front decal.
Wrap this overhang down onto the sides of the fuselage.
b. Apply the left side windows in one piece. Do not cut them apart! Applying
them as a single piece will allow you to keep them lined up with each other.
Use the soapy water method to allow you to slide the side windows into
perfect alignment with the windshield. Then squeegee the soapy water
from underneath the side windows.
c. Apply the right side windows in the same manner you did the left side
windows.
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