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You'll Need a Good Sanding Block
An assortment of different size sanding blocks are indispensable tools for
model construction. A good general purpose block can be made by
wrapping a 9"x11" sheet of sandpaper around a piece of hardwood or
plywood. Use three screws along one edge to hold the overlapped ends of
the sandpaper. Put 80-grit paper on the block during general construction.
Switch to 220-grit paper for final finish sanding just before covering.
In addition to the large block, there are places where a smaller one is
handy. Also, a sandpaper "file" can be made by gluing sandpaper to a flat
spruce stick or around a hardwood dowel for working in tight places.
About The Building Sequence
The quickest and most efficient way to complete a model is to work on several pieces at the same time. While the glue is
drying on one section, you can start on or proceed with another part. Keep in mind that the number, sequence used in
these instructions was chosen as the best way to explain the building of each major component and is not intended to be
followed in exact one-two-three fashion. Start on the wing at No.1 and after doing as many steps as is convenient, flip over
to "FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION" and do a step or two there, then back to "WING CONSTRUCTION" and so forth. You
will arrive at points where you can go no farther until another component is available. Plan ahead! Read the book
completely and study the full size plans before beginning construction.
Refer to "The Basics of Radio Control"
In addition to the instruction booklet you are reading now, the booklet "The Basics of Radio Control" has been included
with this kit as a reference for installing the engine, fuel tank, and radio in the FOUR-STAR 40. It also contains very
important information on preparing the model for flight. Modelers of all experience levels are encouraged to read this book
and follow its guidelines for success.
COMPLETE KIT PARTS LIST
Laser-Cut Balsa Sheets
3 3/32"x3"x9" W-I Wing Ribs
4 3/32"x3"x18" W-2 Wing
Ribs
I 3/32"x4"x18" Fuselage Top
Deck, BP
Sheet Balsa
2 1/16"x1-1/4"x30" Top Trailing
Edge Sheeting
2 1/16"x1-1/2"x30"
Bottom Trailing Edge
Sheeting
2 1/16"x3"x30" Wing Center
Sheeting, Top and Bottom
18 3/32"x3"x1-3/16" Shear
Webs (3 bundles of 6)
Stick Balsa
6 3/16"x3/16"x30" Front Spars,
Rear Spars
3 3/16"x1/4"x18"
Fuselage Stringers
2 1/4"x1/4"x30" Trailing
Edges
2 5/16"x5/16"x30" Leading
Edges
1 1/2"x24" triangle- Braces for
F-I, Wing Hold-Down Blocks,
and Fin
Special Shaped Balsa
1 3/16"x3"x9" Pre-Cut Rudder
1 3/16"x5"x6" Pre-Cut Fin 2 1/4"x1-5/8"x27-3/4" Pre-Cut
Ailerons
2 1/4"x2"x9" Pre-Cut Elevators
1 1/4"x5"x18" Pre-Cut Stabilizer
Laser-Cut Poplar Plywood (Lite-Ply)
2 1/8"x6"x48" Fuselage Side,
Fuselage Doubler
1 1/8"x4"x36" HR,
Cockpit Floor, FBR
1 1/8"x4"x24" F-2 thru F-6,
APG, Stab Support, F-3S,
F-4S, and IP
1 1/8"x4"x24" FBF, Tank Floor,
ASCG, Dual Tool, and Wing
Tips
Laser-Cut Birch Plywood
1 3/32"x5-1/4"x9" Firewall,
Dihedral Brace
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