Applying The Decals; Final Hookups And Checks; Install The Hinges - GREAT PLANES Profile 38 Instruction Manual

5. Center the inside radiator housings over the servos.
Drill two 1/16" [1.6mm] pilot holes in the end of the radiator
housing mounts and into the main booms. Do not drill
completely through the main booms. Attach the radiator housings
to the main booms with #2 x 3/8" sheet metal screws.
6. We found it is easy to paint the radiator housings with
them installed on the plane. First mask off and paint the white
stripes. After the paint dries, mask and paint the black stripes.
Apply the Decals
1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from
the sheet.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily
fingerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket
with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water–about
one teaspoon of soap per gallon of water. Submerse the
decal in the soap and water and peel off the paper backing.
Note: Even though the decals have a "sticky-back" and are
not the water transfer type, submersing them in soap &
water allows accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles
underneath.
3. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding the
decal down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away.
4. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to
squeegee remaining water from under the decal. Apply the
rest of the decals the same way.
5. After all the painting is done and the decals are applied,
use a fine-tip panel line pen to draw the panel lines on the
plane. Even if you are not doing a scale trim scheme, the
panel lines enhance the look of the plane and are easy to apply.
FINAL HOOKUPS & CHECKS

Install the Hinges

1. Cut the covering from the hinge slots in the elevator
and stabilizer.
2. Reinstall the CA hinges in the elevator without glue.
Installing CA Hinges
The hinge material supplied in this kit consists of a 3-layer
lamination of mylar and polyester. It is specially made for
the purpose of hinging model airplane control surfaces.
Properly installed, this type of hinge provides the best
combination of strength, durability and ease of
installation. We trust even our best show models to these
hinges, but it is essential to install them correctly. Please
read the following instructions and follow them carefully to
obtain the best results. These instructions may be used to
effectively install any of the various brands of CA hinges.
The most common mistake made by modelers when
installing this type of hinge is not applying a sufficient
amount of glue to fully secure the hinge over its entire
surface area; or, the hinge slots are very tight, restricting
the flow of CA to the back of the hinges. This results in
hinges that are only "tack glued" approximately 1/8" to
1/4" (3.2mm to 6.4mm) into the hinge slots. The following
technique has been developed to help ensure thorough
and secure gluing.
A. Cut the covering from the hinge slots–don't just slit the
covering but remove a small strip the size of the hinge.
B. If you used a Slot Machine to make the hinge slots,
this step is not necessary. Otherwise, drill a 3/32"
(2.4mm) hole 1/2" (12.7mm) deep in the center of each
hinge slot. A high speed Dremel
If you use a regular drill, clean the hinge slots with your
hobby knife after drilling.
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® Tool works best for this.