Carl Goldberg GBGP0102 - Manual (Page 12)

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7. Tighten down your cradles to fully seat the blind nuts.
Remove the cradle assemblies. Mix up a batch of epoxy and
apply a bead around the perimeter of each blind nut. This
will help hold the blind nuts permanently to the uprights.
Please see steps 1 through 4 in the section Finishing
and Outfitting Your Field Box to apply the foam cushion
material to the cradle arms.
APPLY YOUR CHOICE OF FINISH
Some kind of fuel-proof finish must now be applied to
your field box to protect it from fuel, oil, dirt, and moisture.
The finish can be a transparent one like wood stain,
polyurethane, varnish, shellac, or it can be a painted
one. Avoid acrylic or water-based finishes. These will not
withstand prolonged contact with fuels or oils. If you choose
to use paint, most household spray paints are OK, but
please test the paint that you use to make sure that it is
fuel-proof. Top Flite
® LustreKote ® spray paint is fuel-proof,
durable, and is available in colors that match the MonoKote ®
finish applied to the models you have.
1. Remove the cradles, power panel, drawers, plastic
knobs, and carrying handle.
2. Sand down any rough edges and make overlapping
joints flush with their adjoined panels. Use suitable wood
filler like Hobbico HobbyLite
™ wood filler (HCAR3401)
to fill any irregularities or gaps. If you stain or clear-coat
your field box, several types of stainable filler putties are
available to match your finish coat. Experiment with these
to get the finish you desire. Switch to progressively finer
grit sandpaper until you get the finish you desire. Start with
150 grit, move to 220 grit, and finish with 400 grit paper.
Wipe down the finished parts with a tack rag or use an air
compressor to completely blow off the dust on each part.
3. Apply your choice of finish to the underside of the base
first. Allow this to dry before turning over the box. Apply the
remaining finish to the entire field box, the insides of the
drawers, and the individual cradle parts. If you are painting
your field box and you will be using light colors, prime the
surface with either a special primer or white paint. Mask
off the trim scheme of your choice and start by painting the
lightest colors first. Apply the darkest colors last.
4. Allow all pieces to fully dry before reassembly. Note:
You may have to lightly re-sand the cradle pieces to achieve
smooth operation.