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APPLY PANEL LINES TO THE MODEL

(OPTIONAL)

Panel lines are easy to apply and enhance the

model’s appearance. The pictures on the box may

be used for reference, however high quality 3-view

drawings should be used for accurate placement of

lines if your model will be entered in competition.

See page 5 for useful reference books.

Permanent panel lines may be applied by

using thin strips of MonoKote film. The MonoKote

film can be carefully cut on a smooth surface using

a sharp #11 blade and straightedge or you could

use a Top Flite MonoKote

SmartStripe

™

(TOPR2420) stripe cutting tool.

The SmartStripe is very simple to use. A length

of MonoKote film is wound tightly onto a roller and

secured with tape. A #11 blade is mounted in a

holder that is pressed into contact with the film

while the roller is rotated. Stripes of 1/64" are

possible with a little practice. The stripe is

positioned on the model, then adhered with a

sealing iron.

If you prefer to

draw

panel lines, use a

Staedtler Lumocolor 313 Permanent fine point

pen. These pens are available from engineering or

drafting supply stores. We suggest using this pen

because it works well on MonoKote film and

mistakes can be removed with 70% rubbing

alcohol. Your model may be cleaned with most

cleaners without affecting the lines too badly.

PAINTING

We recommend Top Flite LustreKote for

painting the cowl, intercooler exits, wing pylons and

canopy frame. LustreKote is available in aerosol

spray cans, provides an exact high gloss color

match for MonoKote film, and is fuelproof.

Surface Preparation: Spray the plastic parts

(except the canopy) with a thin coat of primer.

Add a second coat of primer to areas that need it.

Wet sand the primer with 400-grit sandpaper using

a block where possible. Most of the primer should

be sanded off.

Cut the excess material from around the

Canopy, then sand off the rough edges with

320-grit sandpaper. Mask the clear areas with vinyl

electrician’s tape or Frisket film (available at art

supply stores).

Apply the colors: Spray on several very light

applications of LustreKote, allowing each coat to

dry before respraying. If desired, LustreKote may

be polished with a quality car wax after it has fully

dried to maximize the shine.

HINGING

❏ 1. Cut 15 hinges (3/4" x

1") from the 2" x 9" CA hinge

strip. Trim the corners at a

45 degree angle to make

insertion easier.

❏ 2. Use a #11 blade in a hobby knife to cut 3/4"

wide matching hinge slots in all control surfaces,

except the flaps. Work the knife blade back and

forth to make sure the hinge slot is “open.”

❏ 3. Test fit the elevators to the stabilizer with all of

the hinges and the wire joiner in place. Make sure

the trailing edge of both elevators are even. Make

adjustments to the joiner wire if necessary.

❏ 4. Work a generous amount of 30-minute epoxy

into the wire joiner holes in the elevators with

a toothpick.

❏ 5. Install the elevator hinges into the stab and,

as you do this, insert the wire joiner into their

respective holes. Wipe away any excess epoxy

with an alcohol moistened paper towel. Glue the

hinges in place using 4-6 drops of thin CA on both

sides of each hinge. There should not be any

hinge gap.

HINGE THE AILERONS AND RUDDER

❏ 6. Install the ailerons and rudder. Glue the

hinges in place using 4-6 drops of thin CA on both

sides of each hinge.

❏ 7. Flap hinge installation is covered in the Flap

Fitting section on page 39. Permanently install the

hinge points using 30-minute epoxy.

FINAL CONTROL

HARDWARE HOOKUP

❏ 1. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the 5/16" x 3/4"

x 7/8" hardwood Flap Servo Mounting Blocks to

the die-cut 1/16" ply Flap Servo Hatches. Install

the flap servos as shown in the photo and on the

plans

. Fish

the servo wires through to the opening

at the center of the wing, then connect them to a

“Y” cord. Before permanently screwing the servo

hatches in position, hookup your radio and set the

flap servo throws.

3/4"

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