E-flite F-16 400 DF ARF w/Motor & Fan Unit - Manual (Page 4)

4 E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual
Wing and Stabilizer Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage Wing panel (right and left)
Stabilizer (right and left)
2mm x 12mm self-tapping screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
6-minute epoxy Mixing cup
Mixing stick Epoxy brush
Paper towel Rubbing alcohol
Sandpaper Phillips screwdriver: #1
During the manufacturing process it is possible that a
slight amount of glue may seep in to the inner side of
the wing joiner socket. If you are having trouble with
the wing fitting flush against the fuselage check the
inside of the joiner socket. If some glue has seeped
into the socket use a small hand file to remove it.
 1. Test fit the wing panel to the fuselage by sliding
the joiners into the joiner sockets of the fuselage.
The panel must fit tightly against fuselage when
installed. If it does not, you may be required to
sand the end of the joiner slightly so the wing will
have a flush fit against the fuselage.
Important: You will be required to quickly
perform the next few steps before the epoxy
begins to cure. Read through the following
steps to prepare yourself for the gluing process.
 2. After checking the fit, remove the wing panel
from the fuselage. Prepare 1/4-ounce (10cc) of
6-minute epoxy and brush a very light coating of
epoxy on the wing and fuselage where they
contact each other. Also brush some glue into the
inside of the joiner socket.
Note: You can use a paper towel that has had
rubbing alcohol applied to it to remove any
excess epoxy from your airframe. Use care
not to get the alcohol on the decals as it could
damage them.
 3. Slide the wing panel back into position on
the fuselage, pressing the wing tightly against
the fuselage. It is best to hold the wing panel in
position until the epoxy cures, as tape will
damage the decal if it is applied directly to the
decal. Be sure to check the alignment of the wing
while the glue is drying. Use the picture in the
next step for reference.