Great Planes SPAD XIII EP WWI Parkflyer ARF - GPMA1143 - Manual (Page 6)

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before you begin assembling your model, inspect it for
wrinkled covering and areas where the covering may not be
tacked down adequately. Areas like the servo bay openings,
the radio antenna hole (bottom of fuse), and the slots for
the horizontal stabilizer and fi n should be tacked down
before trimming them with a knife. The covering should
be tacked down to the wood using just enough heat to
soften the adhesive backing. Low heat should be enough
to accomplish this. More heat may be required to begin to
tighten the covering.
WARNINGS:
• Do not over shrink the covering or it will cause the control
surfaces or wings to twist
• Do not iron over decals
• Use only LOW heat over trim
INSTALL THE TAIL
Prepare for Tail Installation
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1. Locate the wooden 3 x 20mm dowels. Holes are
provided in the leading edge of the lower wing. Test fi t each
dowel making sure that the dowel sticks out 1/4" [6mm] from
the LE of the wing. When you are satisfi ed with the fi t, wick
5 to 7 drops of thin CA into the dowel joint.
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2. Using a 4-40 x 3/4" machine screw with a washer,
temporarily install the lower wing to the fuselage. Fitting the
lower wing will help you align the horizontal tail.
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3. Lay the pre-hinged horizontal stabilizer assembly on a
fl at surface. Make sure that the elevators lie fl at on the table
and that the stab does not have any twist in it. Any twist
can be easily corrected at this point using a covering iron
on a medium heat setting. Twist the surface to the desired
position and heat the covering until it begins to shrink.
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4. Insert the vertical fi n into the top of the horizontal
stabilizer. Align the fi n vertically and apply a bead of medium
CA to both sides of the joint.