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Always fly within your control.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions for your radio system.

Always obtain proper insurance before flying – contact the AMA at

www.modelaircraft.org

REQUIRED ITEMS

CA Glue – Thin and Thick

Hobby Knife

Small Phillips Screwdriver

Set Metric Allen Wrenches

Scissors

Needle-nose Pliers

Regular Pliers or a small adjustable wrench

Clear Tape

Wire Cutters

Loctite blue thread locking compound

Optional – Heat gun and covering iron

Assembly Instructions – Read completely before starting assembly!

UNPACK

Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you have

damage, please contact 3DHobbyShop to discuss.

WRINKLES

Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice

some wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane

out to the flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood

changes size and shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property

of balsa wood. As your airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and

disappear. Wrinkles may be removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your

airplane.

Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of

thermo-activated plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the

canopy.

The best tools to use are a heat gun and covering iron. A hair-dryer is not hot enough. Apply the heat

gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will remove the wrinkles. BE

CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by causing it to pull away

from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low temperature

with patient application of heat. Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance. If you

are shrinking inside a large area of one color, and not at a seam, the heat gun is the best choice. If you

must shrink on a color-seam, use the iron and go slowly and carefully to avoid any pulling or lifting at the

seam.

If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy

and cowl is not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the

paint.