Diamond Dust CW Kit Assembly Manual page 46

Section 6: Covering the Aircraft - Cont.
Step 2 - Cont.
Apply a final coat of Stix-it to the top of the
Solartex strips. This important step will allow
the covering to have more attachment area
as well as provide better adhesion to the
Solartex strips.
Step 3
The covering procedure is best started by
covering the motor mount first. We
recommend using Hangar 9 Ultracote or
Solartex to cover the Diamond Dust. These
coverings have proven to be more resilient
and will not shatter as easily with age.
Cover both the top and bottom of the motor
mount .
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Step 4
Follow the same methods as covering most
aircraft. Start with the bottom and cover half
of the airframe at time, making sure the first
half completely covers the center cross
grain sheeting and the elevon. Using an
iron, tack down the center, then pull it tight
and tack it down at the tip. Do the same
with the leading and trailing edge. When
this is complete, seal the entire perimeter
while pulling all the wrinkles out. DO NOT
TIGHTEN COVERING WITH IRON OR
HEAT GUN AT THIS TIME! Iron the
covering into the crevice between the
elevon and trailing edge and entire elevon,
while holding the elevon at full deflection.
The wing and elevon should be covered
using one continuous piece of covering.
NOTE: Make sure to fully deflect the
elevons when ironing the covering in the
hinge area.