Section 6: Covering The Aircraft - Diamond Dust CW Kit Assembly Manual

Section 6: Covering the Aircraft.

Step 1
Fuel proofing: Apply a layer of Stix-it on the
wood portion of the airframe where the
covering will contact the wood parts of the
aircraft as well as on the leading edge tubes.
This will make the covering adhere better
and provide fuel proofing to the wood parts of
the aircraft.
Apply a moderate coat to the aircraft using a
small brush and allow the Stix-It to dry for
about 5 minutes or so. Make sure you
thoroughly coat the Fuel compartment and
motor mount areas. This will help preserve
your airframe for many years.
Stix-It is available from
SIG Manufacturing at
www.sigmfg.com
Step 2
Now locate the 1" wide roll of Solartex
from the parts bag and with a med to hot
covering iron, apply a strip across the bottom
of the airframe above the forward and rear
spars. Remember to remove the clear
backing from the Solartex before ironing it
down to the airframe.
Make sure to wrap around the leading edges,
over the forward spar, and around the
wingtips on the strip over the rear spar. Pull
the strips tight to the other side of the
airframe and heat-seal them in place. Next,
apply more Stix-It to the already installed
Solartex and repeat this step for the strips on
the topside of the airframe.
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