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This model was designed to be built from either BlueCore fan-fold foam or
6 mm Depron foam. If using BlueCore, note you’ll need to peel the film
backing off the fuselage exterior parts to allow sanding the fuselage corners
to shape. Leave the film on the wing and empennage parts since it adds
strength, durability, and smoothness.
This model can be built using the following types of adhesives:
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Epoxy
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Odorless cyanoacrylate (CA) with accelerator
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UHU Creativ for Styrofoam (or UHU POR)
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3M 77 spray adhesive
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Hot glue gun
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ProBond (or Gorilla Glue)
To minimize weight, try to use as little epoxy as possible on this model,
saving it for only critical joints such as wing spars and motor mounts. The
majority of construction should use a lightweight and quick-drying adhesive
such as CA, UHU Creativ, or 3M 77. I personally use 3M 77 and UHU
Creativ (picture at left) for the majority of construction.
Begin by cutting out all of the paper parts templates with scissors, trimming
them to within approximately 1/8” of the lines. Then test fit all of the
templates onto the foam sheet, trying to minimize wasted foam as much as
possible. Once you’re satisfied with the arrangement, remove each template
individually and spray the back of the template LIGHTLY with 3M 77 spray
adhesive. Then replace the template onto the same spot on the foam sheet.
Repeat for every template.
After all the templates are tacked onto the foam, cut out all the pieces by
cutting on the lines with a SHARP hobby knife. When done, peel the paper
templates off of each piece and discard.
