E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF - Manual (Page 5)

5 E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF Assembly Manual
During the course of building your model, we
suggest you use a soft base for the building surface.
Such things as a foam stand, large piece of
bedding foam or a thick bath towel will work well
and help protect the model from damage during
assembly. This is not shown in the instructions
to provide the greatest detail in the photos.
When referencing directions (up, down, left,
right top and bottom), these directions are in
relationship to the pilot sitting in the cockpit
of the aircraft unless noted otherwise.
Before starting the assembly of your model, we
recommend preparing your radio system for
installation. This includes charging the transmitter and
receiver batteries, as well as centering the trims and
sticks on your transmitter. If using a computer radio,
make sure to reset a model memory and name it for
this particular model. We also recommend binding
the transmitter and receiver at this time following
the instructions provided with your radio system.
 We highly recommend re-binding the radio
system once all the control throws are set. This will
keep the servos from moving to their endpoints
until the transmitter and receiver connect.
Wing Tip Installation
Required Parts
Main wing panel (right and left)
Wing tip (right and left)
3mm x 40mm hardwood dowel (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Felt-tipped pen 5-minute epoxy
Mixing stick Mixing cup
Low-tack tape Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels Hobby knife with #11 blade
 1. Insert the two 3mm x 40mm hardwood dowels
into the wing tip panel.
 2. Fit the tip panel to the main panel. Use a felt-
tipped pen to trace the outline of the main wing
panel on the tip panel.
 3. Remove the tip panel and dowels. Use a hobby
knife and #11 blade to remove the covering 1/32-
inch (1mm) inside the line drawn. Use a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol to remove the pen lines.
 4. Use 5-minute epoxy to glue the two 3mm x
40mm hardwood dowels into the wing tip panel.
Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove
any excess epoxy. Allow the epoxy to fully cure
before proceeding.
 5. Apply a thin coat of 5-minute epoxy to the
exposed wood of the main wing panel and the
wing tip panel, as well as to the wood dowels.
Fit them together and use low-tack tape to hold
them together until the epoxy fully cures. Remove
any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol.
 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to install the remaining
wing tip panel to the main wing panel.