Tools And Supplies Required; A Note About Covering Material - Please Read; Tips From The Pros - Model Tech P-5IB Mustang Old Crow User Manual

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q 5 Minute and 30 Minute Epoxy
q Thin C/A and Thick C/A
q C/A Debonder
q Thread Locking Compound
q Formula 560 Canopy Glue
q Silicon Sealant
q # 1 and # 2 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
q 2mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm Hex Wrenches
q 5.5mm and 7mm Nut Drivers
q Wire Cutters
q Adjustable Wrench
q Needle Nose Pliers
q Modeling Knife
q Scissors
q Electric Drill
q Assorted Drill Bits

a NoTe abouT CoverINg MaTerIal - please read

The covering material used on your aircraft is iron-on, heat-shrink covering material that is sprayed with a flat clear coat. Even
though the covering material is sprayed with a clear coat, you can still heat the covering material to shrink it, as if it didn't have a
clear coat sprayed on it. Just be sure that you use the medium-high temperature setting on your heat-sealing iron, instead of the
high temperature setting.
The flat clear coat is fuel proof; however, you must not use any solvents to the clean the airframe, such as acetone. Harsh solvents like
acetone will damage the clear coat finish. The use of rubbing alcohol is okay, as are glass cleaners.
It is possible with heat and humidity changes that the covering material on your aircraft may wrinkle or sag. This trait is inherent in all
types of heat-shrink covering material. To remove any wrinkles that might be visible you will need to use a heat-sealing covering iron.
q Plug in and turn on your heat-sealing iron to the medium-high temperature setting. Allow your heat-sealing iron to heat up for
approximately 5-7 minutes.
q After your heat-sealing iron has reached temperature, lightly apply your heat-sealing iron to the wrinkled section of the covering
material. Move your heat-sealing iron slowly over the wrinkled section until the covering material tightens and the wrinkles disappear.
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If at any time you are moving your heat-sealing iron over the airframe it feels 'sticky', remove the heat-sealing iron immediately,
turn the temperature dial down and wait about 5 minutes for your heat-sealing iron to adjust to the lower temperature.
For flutter-free control surfaces and crisp control response, it is imperative that the hinges be glued in properly. This is achieved by
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having a tight hinge gap [no more than 1/32" (.7mm) wide] and using plenty of glue. Poor hinge installation can lead to control
surface flutter which can result in a catastrophic failure of the airframe.
The radiator scoop is not designed to be glued permanently to the wing. When you install the wing hold-down screws and flat washers
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to hold the wing in place, they will hold the radiator scoop securely in place.
When cutting through the covering material to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to cut through only the covering material
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itself. Cutting down into the balsa structure could weaken the airframe and cause it to fail during flight.
Use a heat-sealing iron to adhere the covering material down where you cut it. This will prevent it from loosening up and wrinkling.
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Because the horizontal stabiliser slides into place through the fuselage, apply epoxy only to the stabiliser. This will prevent the epoxy
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from spreading over the entire length of one half of the stabiliser when you slide it into place.
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Tools aNd supplIes reQuIred

q Straight Edge Ruler
q Pencil
q Builder's Triangle
q 220 Grit Sandpaper
q Sanding Block
q Rotary Tool with Cutting Disc and Sanding Drum
q Masking Tape
q Airplane Stand
q Machine Oil or Petroleum Jelly
q T-Pins
q Paper Towels
q Rubbing Alcohol
q Epoxy Mixing Sticks
q Epoxy Mixing Cups
q Heat Gun
q Heat Sealing Iron

TIps froM The pros

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