Required Items
CA Glue – Thin and Thick
Epoxy glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Optional – Heat gun
Before Starting Assembly
Examination
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage, please
contact Value Hobby immediately.
Covering
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some wrinkles
now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the flying field. These
wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and shape slightly as it is
exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your airplane adjusts to the
weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be removed with the gentle
application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to use is a hobby heat gun. Apply the heat
gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too
much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and
corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low temperature with patient application of heat.
Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated plastic
and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is not
safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.
