Removing Wrinkles; Building Precautions; Transportation And Storage; Replacement Covering - Horizon Hobby HANGAR 9 Carbon Cub FX-3 Manuel D'utilisation

REMOVING WRINKLES

The covering of your model may develop wrinkles during shipping. Use a covering iron (HAN101) with a sealing iron
sock (HAN141) to remove them. Start with a lower heat setting and use caution while working around areas where the
colors overlap to prevent separating the colors. It is also advised to use caution around the clear windows and wing
tips as these items are plastic and could distort with excessive heat. Avoid using too much heat, which could also
separate the colors. Placing a cool damp cloth on adjacent colors will also help prevent the separation of the colors
while removing wrinkles. Only use a heat gun (HAN100) once the covering iron has been used.

BUILDING PRECAUTIONS

Prepare the work surface prior to beginning the build. The surface should be soft and free of any sharp objects. We
recommend resting the airframe parts on a soft towel or pit mat to prevent scratching or denting the surface of the
aircraft.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

When transporting and storing your model, you will need a minimum of 115 inches (3m) in length, and 32 inches
(82cm) in height to accommodate the size of the fuselage. We also recommend the use of wing and stabilizer bags to
help protect these surfaces during transport and storage. The control horns and linkages can cause damage to other
surfaces even when placed in storage bags. Always transport and store the wings and stabilizer so the linkages do not
contact other panels to prevent damage.

REPLACEMENT COVERING

Your model is covered with UltraCote® fi lm in the following colors. If repairs are required, order these coverings to
make those repairs.
HANU866 True Red
HANU870 White
HANU885 Midnight Blue

CHECKING BLIND NUTS

When building the aircraft, you will be required to thread machine screws into blind nuts. We recommend pre-threading
the screws to make sure the blind nuts are clear of any debris. If the screws do not thread in easily, clear the threads
using the appropriate tap and tap handle.

BALANCING YOUR MODEL

Due to the short nose and long tail of the Carbon Cub FX-3, it is not uncommon for them to require nose weight in
order to achieve the correct balance to suit some fl ying styles. For a soft and sedate "feel" it may be necessary to add
between 2–4 lbs (0.91–1.8 kg) to the front of the aircraft.

OPTIONAL SCALE ACCESSORIES

We have worked with various vendors to develop scale details specifi cally for this model.
Pilots:
www.warbirdpilots.com

FOR THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED

A copy of this manual can be found at www.horizonhobby.com under the tab for this particular model. Feel free to
download this manual and use a PDF viewer to zoom in on any text or images that may be in question when building
from the printed manual.
Carbon Cub FX-3

CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION

1. Use a rotary tool and sanding drum to lightly sand the
unpainted section of each control horn.
2. Test fi t the control horn in the control surface. Trim the
opening of the control horn does not fi t fully into the control
surface.
3. Repeat the process for both of the slots in the control surface.
4. Thread an M3 x 15 socket head cap screw through the
control horn. Slide a ball link on the screw, then place a
second control horn on the screw. Secure the assembly using
an M3 locknut. Leave the screw slightly loose so the control
horns can move easily.
5. Place low-tack tape around the slots of the control surface.
This will help in preventing epoxy from getting on the control
surface.
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