User Manual

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Required Parts
• Elevator (left and right) • Fin
• Rudder • Hinges (21)
• Wing panel (right and left)
• Aileron (left and right)
• Stabilizer (left and right)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Syringe • Sandpaper (coarse)
• Toothpicks • Razor saw
• Petroleum jelly • Straight edge/ruler
• Felt-tipped pen • Scissors
• Hobby knife w/#11 blade
• Covering Iron (HAN101)
• Clear UltraCote® (HANU964)
• 30-minute epoxy or Pacer Hinge Glue (PT-55)
Properly hinging the control surfaces on giant-scale
models is vitally important. Poorly installed hinges affect
the model’s precision and control response and can also
be dangerous. Each and every hinge needs to be securely
bonded in place in both the flying surface and the control
surface. The hinge pivot points need to be exactly parallel
to each other and precisely located on the center of the
hinge line.
  Step 1
Sand each end of the hinge point using coarse sandpaper.
This will improve the bond of the epoxy to the hinge.
Apply a thin coat of Petroleum jelly to the hinge point to
prevent the epoxy from gluing the hinge surface.
  Step 2
Mix one ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Using a glue syringe
or toothpick, place a sufficient amount of 30-minute
epoxy into one of the hinge pockets in the aileron leading
edge only. Install one of the hinge points until the hinge
pin center is flush with the leading edge of the aileron.
Some epoxy should ooze out of the pocket as the hinge is
installed. If not, remove the hinge and apply more epoxy.
After gluing a few hinges, you’ll get the hang of just how
much epoxy is needed. Wipe away any excess epoxy with
rubbing alcohol. Re-check that the center of the hinge
pin is flush and parallel with the leading edge. Continue
installing hinges in the leading edge of the aileron. The
control surfaces (ailerons) will be installed after the epoxy
is fully cured.
Note: Be sure that the hinge pivot pins are
parallel and flush to the aileron leading edge.
It’s important to frequently mix a fresh batch
of 30-minute epoxy in order to achieve good
glue joint penetration. If you notice the epoxy
becoming thicker, then mix a new batch.
Hint: You can also use Pacer PT-55
Hinge Glue to glue the hinges. Follow
the instructions here as well as on the
glue bottle to achieve the best results.
Section 1 – Hinging the Control Surfaces