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8. Forward fuse bottom (camo)
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9. Fuse sides overlapping 1/8" onto deck coverings (camo)
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10. Finishing markings (black/white/decals)
Wing:
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1. Trailing edges of wing in aileron bays and cap of aileron
bay (grey, other colors will wrap)
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2. Bottom of right, then left panel (grey)
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3. Top of right, then left panel (camo)
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4. Aileron tips, then bottom, then top of aileron (grey
then camo)
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5. Finishing markings (black,white, decals)
PAINT THE MODEL
After the model is covered, you must fuelproof the firewall. You
may do so with fuelproof model paint, 30-minute epoxy thinned
with alcohol, or finishing resin. If you prefer, you can cover the
firewall with MonoKote, cutting out for the fuel lines and
pushrod tube, and trimming and sealing the covering around
the holes. Then seal the covering seams with thin CA, which will
fuelproof the firewall very nicely and look sharp to boot!
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Top Flite LustreKote
fuelproof paint is recommended for
painting the ABS plastic cowl. At least one coat of LustreKote
primer is highly recommended to fill all the small scratches left
from sanding as well as small pin holes in the filler. Wet sand
between coats with 400-grit sandpaper and apply a second
coat of primer if necessary. If the parts are primed properly, a
few light coats of color will quickly provide a beautiful match to
the MonoKote.
Before painting the canopy, use 400-grit sandpaper to scuff the
frame portion of the canopy so the paint will stick. We
recommend painting the canopy frame (and cockpit) with
Pactra Formula-U or Chevron Perfect Paint. Use masking tape
to cover the portion of the canopy that is not to be painted. If
you are not sure that the paint is compatible with the clear
canopy, test the paint on a scrap piece of canopy material,
allowing at least 24 hours to see if the butyrate will deform.
For painting the pilot we have discovered that acrylic water
base paints such as the Horizon Paints available through your
favorite hobby shop or those found at craft stores work great.
The acrylic paints look realistic on the pilot because they are
not glossy and, best of all, they clean up with water.
FINAL HOOKUPS & CHECKS
Assemble & Install the Tank & Fuel Filler
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1. Reinstall the engine and mount. Using your engine
installation as a guide, drill two 1/4" holes through the firewall
for the fuel lines. Fuelproof the openings.
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2. Using the instructions provided, assemble a Great Planes
10 oz. tank (not included). The vent line will attach to the nipple
on your muffler for pressure. The main feed line will attach to
the fuel filler valve. Note: This aircraft is designed around this
specific tank. If you choose to use a different tank, you may
need to modify the installation accordingly.
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3. Install your fuel filling system. We recommend the Great
Planes Easy Fueler (not included). Using leftover 1/8" plywood,
create and install a mount for the filler which positions the filler
flush with the outside of the cowl. Secure the filler to the mount.
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4. Attach two 12" lengths of nitro-safe fuel line (not included)
to the 2 nipples on the tank. Guiding the fuel lines out the
opening in the firewall, slide the tank into position through F2.
Note that the tank locks into the fuse top. Using two #2 x 1/2"
sheet metal screws, attach the 1/8" ply tank retainer behind the
tank, securing the tank in place.
Attach the Control Surfaces
CUT THE COVERING
AWAY FROM THE SLOT
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1. Start with the elevators and stab. Cut the covering from
the hinge slots – don't just slit the covering but remove a small
strip the size of the hinge slot.
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