6mmFlyRC F-14 Tomcat Instruction Manual - page 2
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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.
Note this model is best built using the following types of adhesives:
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Epoxy (both 5 minute and 30 minute)
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Odorless CA (with accelerator)
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Contact glue such as UHU Creativ for Styrofoam
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3M 77 spray adhesive
ProBond can also be used in place of epoxy. It is lighter than epoxy but
takes much longer to cure (overnight). I have personally found UHU Creativ
for Styrofoam (picture at left) to be the best glue for the majority of assembly,
since it’s easy to use, dries fast (less than 10 minutes), and is quite strong.
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.