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1. Fuselage and tail panels
Before applying a colour finish, the fuselage and tail panels should be prepared so that they
offer a better surface for paint. This is achieved by applying several coats of Hydro-Aerofix
clear lacquer. Allow each coat to dry out thoroughly before rubbing down with fine abrasive
paper (Order No. 700.1). Remove all traces of sanding dust before applying the colour paint
(SPANNFIX-Immun range). It is important to avoid excess weight, so we recommend that
you do not apply a colour finish to the underside of the tailplane.
2. Wing
A colour finish on the wing can be applied using the SPANNFIX-Immun range of paints
(Order No. 1048.2 - 16), colour to choice. Please be sparing with the paint (not too many
coats), as it is easy to add excess weight in this way.
Decals
The decals supplied in the kit are self-adhesive; cut them out individually and apply them
carefully to the appropriate areas of the model, taking care to avoid trapped air-bubbles.
You can follow the arrangement shown in the kit-box illustration if you wish.
Dethermaliser (DT)
The DT timer should be attached to the fuselage using the screws supplied with it. Place
the tailplane on the fuselage and fit a 1 x 1 x 10 mm Ø rubber band over the tail boom, from
the rubber band guide (15) to the rear tailplane support (11). Form a loop in the nylon cord
(30), connect it to the hook of the rear tailplane support (11), pass it through the tailplane
retainer (14), and thread it through the guides (15) and (16) to the fuselage nose. Connect
the long arm of the trigger to the threaded part. Connect the S-hook (31), pull the nylon cord
(30) through the loop (31) and pull it taut, so that the rear tailplane support (11) is held
squarely on the tail boom (3); tie the end of the nylon cord.
Please refer to the instructions supplied with the DT timer for details of setting up and
handling the unit.
Final assembly
Attach the wing to the fuselage using two 5 x 1 x 40 mm Ø rubber bands: stretch the bands
from the front dowel (5) over the wing to the rear dowel (5), keeping them parallel to the
fuselage centreline.
Balancing
Balancing the model is one of the most important stages of construction!
If the model's Centre of Gravity (CG) is not correct, the model cannot possibly fly properly.
The CG is shown on the plan. Support the model at this point under the wing on both sides,
adjacent to the fuselage: it should now hang level, preferably with the nose angled down
slightly. It is absolutely essential to maintain the correct balance point. In most cases you
will need to add ballast (32) to the fuselage nose.
Drill a hole for the towhook (33) in the underside of the fuselage at the point indicated on
the plan, and screw the hook in the hole. Sight along the model from the nose to ensure
that everything is mounted "squarely", and that no warps (unwanted twists) are evident. If
you find a warped component, you must straighten it again. The usual method is to apply a
coat of Hydro-Aerofix clear lacquer (or clear dope) to the affected part, and pin it down on a
flat surface.
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