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REQUIRED ITEMS
CA Glue – Thin and Medium or Thick
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Adjustable wrench
Masking tape
Drill and drill bits
Threadlocker (Blue Loctite)
Polyurethane or 30min epoxy glue
Vaseline/petroleum jelly
Rubbing alcohol
Optional – Heat gun and covering iron
Assembly Instructions – Read completely before starting assembly!
UNPACK
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you have damage,
please contact 3DHobbyShop to discuss.
WRINKLES
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 tools to use are
a heat gun and covering iron. 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. If you must shrink on a color-seam, use the iron and go slowly and carefully to
avoid any pulling or lifting at the seam.
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.
PAINT
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.
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