Hangar 9 P-47D Thunderbolt 20cc Manuel D'utilisation page 31

194. Apply a coat of 15-minute epoxy to the mounts where
the fi t to the cowling.
 Do not apply too much glue and be very
careful not to glue the cowling mounts to the
mounts already fitted to the fuselage.
 Using a thickening agent in the epoxy,
such as micro balloons or colloidal silica, can
help prevent the epoxy from running.
195. Apply epoxy to the cowling in the mount locations. Fit the
cowling to the fuselage and align as instructed earlier.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
 Once the epoxy has cured, remove the cowling from
the fuselage. Apply a fillet of epoxy between the mount and
cowl to strengthen the joint between the cowl and mounts.
196. Attach the fuel lines and muffl er. Make sure to secure all
the connections to the engine so they don't vibrate cause
interference with the engine during fl ight.
197. Trim the cowl as necessary to provide access to any
carburetor adjustments. Use a fuel fi ller and "T" fi tting to
allow fueling of the model without removing the cowling.
Cut the bottom of the cowling to allow for the exhaust
pipes to exit.
 SCALE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
198. Glue the pilot into the pilot seat using a silicone adhesive
or contact adhesive. Allow the adhesive to fully cure
before proceeding.
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199. Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy using medium
grit sandpaper. Remove any oils or debris with a paper
towel and isopropyl alcohol.
200. Use canopy glue or contact adhesive to attach the
canopy to the cockpit hatch. Use low-tack tape to hold
the canopy in position until the adhesive fully cures.
 Placing wooden sticks between the tape
and canopy will hold the canopy tightly against
the hatch until the adhesive has cured.
201. Remove the covering on the top of the fuselage for the
antenna. Thread the antenna into the pre-installed nut in
the fuselage.
 Remove the antenna for transport to
avoid damage to it or the fuselage.
202. Lightly sand the intakes where they fi t against the
fuselage. Use canopy glue or contact adhesive to glue
the intakes to the fuselage. Use the printing on the
covering to locate their correct position. Use low-tack
tape to hold them secure until the adhesive fully cures.
203. Lightly sand the exhaust where it fi ts against the
fuselage. Use canopy glue or contact adhesive to glue
the exhaust to the fuselage. Use the printing on the
covering to locate the correct position. Use low-tack tape
to hold it secure until the adhesive fully cures.
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