Apply The Decals - GREAT PLANES P-40 Warhawk Instruction Manual

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3. Remove the wheels and wheel collars and grind fl at
spots on the axles where the set screws made marks from
being tightened. A rotary tool such as a Dremel
off wheel or a metal fi le can be used to make the fl at spots.
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4. Reinstall the wheels onto the axles using the wheel
collars, set screws, and threadlocking compound. Be sure
that the wheels rotate freely. Oil the wheels at the axles if
necessary. Fit the gear into the slots in the wing. Position
four landing gear straps over the wire, evenly spaced and at
approximately a 45° angle as shown. Mark the locations for
the strap holes onto the wing and drill 5/64" [2mm] holes at
the marks (be sure not to drill completely through the wing!).
Thread a 2.5mm x 10mm self-tapping screw into each hole
and remove it. Apply a couple drops of thin CA glue to each
hole to harden the wood. Install the straps over the landing
gear using eight 2.5mm x 10mm self-tapping screws.
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5. Trim the covering from the slot cut into the tail skid.
Glue a 3mm washer into the slot so it is fl ush with the outside
edges of the tail skid. The washer will prevent the tail skid
from rubbing away when fl ying from a paved runway.
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6. Trim the covering from the long edge of the tail skid.
Locate the slot for the tail skid tab on the underside of the
fuse and remove the covering. Test fi t the tail skid into the slot
and mark the forward and aft ends of the tail skid on the fuse.
Remove the tail skid and cut away the covering between the
marks. Glue the tail skid into position using CA glue.
1. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints
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 and water allows accurate
positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath.
2. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding the decal
down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away.
3. 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.
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Apply the Decals