Guard Against Scratches And Dents; Wax The Color Painted Model Before Assembly; Control Surface Flex Hinge Tune-Up - BVM Bandit arf Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

GUARD AGAINST SCRATCHES AND DENTS

WINGS & TAILS
These are very flight worthy structures. They are light and extremely strong in tensile strength,
however, they will dent if mishandled. Always support these structures on clean soft foam rubber.
We have found that auto body fender stands (available at auto paint and parts suppliers) are very
helpful in supporting and assembling models such as the Bandit ARF.

WAX THE COLOR PAINTED MODEL BEFORE ASSEMBLY

It is a good practice to apply (2) coats of automotive wax (such as Meguiars) to all of the painted
surfaces before beginning to work on the model. This will help protect the finish from a fingerprint of
epoxy glue that sometimes occurs. CA glues will eat through any waxed surface, so be extra careful
when handling these adhesives.
Following each glue application, always check the handled areas for glue residue. Remove any
traces with Isopropyl alcohol and wax again.

CONTROL SURFACE FLEX HINGE TUNE-UP

Many ARF models utilize this system of hinging control
surfaces because it is a very strong hinge system and is
accomplished at the factory.
Occasionally, because of climatic changes, the bottom
surfaces may "catch" or interfere with control travel surface
actuation.
Should this happen, use a Perma-Grit FXT-103 fine
abrasive strip to further bevel the LE of the control surface.
Here the grit side is down. The TE of the main surface
could also be adjusted by using the FXT-103, grit side up.
NOTE: When the model is not in use, allow the control
surfaces (Ailerons and Elevator) to droop down. This helps to prevent the thin TE from curling inward.
CAUTIONS: DO NOT apply any primer or paint to the underside of the main surface trailing edge.
Very Important: Prior to each flight, check that the ailerons and elevators actuate properly, up and
down.
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