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The covering material used on the P-47 Thunderbolt ARF is real iron-on heat shrink covering material, not cheap "shelf
paper." Because of this, it is possible with heat and humidity changes that the covering on your airplane may wrinkle
or sag. This trait is inherent in all types of heat shrink material. To remove any wrinkles that might be visible you will
need to purchase, or borrow from a fellow modeler, a heat iron. If you need to purchase one, the Global Heat Sealing
Iron # 360900 is recommended.
Follow this simple procedure to remove the wrinkles:
❑ Plug in and turn on the sealing iron to the medium-high temperature setting. Allow the iron to heat up for
approximately 5 - 7 minutes.
❑ After the iron has reached temperature, lightly apply the iron to the wrinkled section of the covering. Move the iron
slowly over the wrinkled section until the covering tightens and the wrinkles disappear. You will notice that the color of
the covering will darken when it is heated. When the covering cools back down, it will return to its normal color.
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If the color layer smears from any of the seams the temperature of the iron is too hot. Turn the temperature dial down
and wait about 5 minutes for the iron to adjust to the lower temperature. You can remove any excess color streaks using
a paper towel soaked with a small quantity of Acetone.
SECTION 7: A NOTE ABOUT COVERING
WARNING
We do not suggest storing your airplane in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in
direct sunlight) for any length of time. The extreme heat could cause the covering material to wrinkle
or sag and possibly damage the clear canopy and the fragile components of the radio system.
❑ Kwik Bond Thick C/A
❑ Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy
❑ Kwik Bond C/A Debonder
❑ Excel Modeling Knife
❑ Ruler
❑ Pencil
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
❑ (1) Right Wing Panel w/Aileron
❑ (1) Left Wing Panel w/Aileron
SECTION 8: WING ASSEMBLY
❑ (1) Plywood Dihedral Brace (W64)
❑ (1) Plywood Wing Bolt Doubler (W72)
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES:
❑ 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
❑ Masking Tape
❑ Paper Towels
❑ Rubbing Alcohol
❑ NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
❑ NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Installing the Plywood Dihedral Brace
❑ Remove the ailerons from each of the two wing panels and set them aside for now.
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