Great Planes Nieuport XI EP ARF - GPMA1146 - Manual (Page 6)

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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1. Before you begin assembling your model, inspect it
for wrinkled covering and areas where the covering may not
be tacked down adequately. The covering should be tacked
down to the wood using just enough heat to soften the
adhesive backing. Low heat (about 250° F [121° C]) should
be enough to accomplish this. More heat may be required to
begin to tighten the covering.
Warnings:
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Do not over-shrink the covering or it will
cause the control surfaces or wings to twist.
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Do not iron over decals.
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Use only LOW heat over trim.
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2. Defl ect the prehinged elevator and ailerons several times.
Check to see that the full control throw is easily achieved.
Depending on how much you care to detail or personalize
your model, you may choose to replicate this fi nish. Use some
green 3M
® Scotch Brite ™ to scuff the surface of the plastic
fi lm covering working in a fore-aft motion. This will dull the
fi nish and simulate brush marks. It also gives your model a
“weathered” look. Try working in an inconspicuous area fi rst.
The actual Nieuport 11
was covered in fabric
and had a “doped” fi nish
brushed onto it. This gave it
a semi-gloss or dull fi nish.
INSTALL THE TAIL
Prepare for Tail Installation
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1. Fit the two 15mm [9/16"] wood dowels in the pre-
drilled holes in the lower wing LE so that they protrude 1/4"
[6.4mm]. Glue them in place by wicking a few drops of thin
CA into the joint.
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2. Temporarily fi t the lower wing using two 3 x 20mm
[3/4"] machine screws and two 3mm washers. This will help
you align the tail.
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3. Set the horizontal tail on a fl at surface. Check to see
that there is no twist in the stabilizer or between the two
elevators. Any twist can be easily corrected using a covering
iron on a medium heat setting (around 300° F [149° C]). Twist
the surface to the desired position and heat the covering until
it begins to shrink.