There are a couple of disadvantages to CA. The adhesive bonds very well to skin. More than one modeler has
glued them self to their model. De-bonding chemicals are available, however most builders simply pull their
fingers away from the model leaving a bit of skin to be sanded off. Some people have an allergic reaction to
CA fumes. If the fumes irritate your sinuses consider using aliphatic resin to build the model.
*Pins
Any kind of pin will work. We like the kind made specifically for modeling because their large heads
make them easy to insert / remove and their sharp points eliminate wood splitting. Several dozen pins should
be on hand to hold parts to the building board and to each other during construction, especially if aliphatic resin
is used to build the model.
*Razor blades and hobby knife
We like single edge razor blades for general cutting of stock and when
covering the model with plastic film because they are sharper than hobby knife blades. A hobby knife may be
used and is best for certain jobs such as cutting hinge slots in flight surfaces. Remember to replace your razor
blade or hobby knife blade when they show signs of becoming dull.
*Ruler
There’s always something that needs measuring when building a model. If a metal rule is used it can
double as a straight edge when cutting stock or drawing location lines on parts.
*Wax Paper
Place a piece of wax paper over the plan when building a component directly on the plan. It will
prevent the component from being glued to the plan sheet. Plastic freezer wrap may also be used.
*Drill motor and bits
Holes must be drilled to mount the motor on the firewall and install other equipment. A
few small bits, 1/16” - 1/8” are all that is needed when building the Kerswap.
*Triangle
We like wooden building squares. They are good for squaring up parts during construction. The
edges of the triangle can also be used as a straight edge. Aero Craft Ltd. sells a kit with 4 building squares and
a rib aligning tool.
*Sealing iron
We suggest light weight plastic covering material when covering the model. These coverings
contain a heat activated adhesive for bonding to the structure. The material is then heat shrunk until tight.
*Velcro
Used to secure the battery and radio receiver in the model.
Accessories
As with all model airplane kits, some accessory items are needed to complete and fly the Kerswap. There are
two accessory categories, those items required to complete the airframe and those required to power and
control the finished model.
The accessory items recommended and used to build the model presented in these instructions are available
individually or as packages from Aero Craft Ltd. These items are listed below.
Items required to complete the airframe
*Dubro Micro push rod system – includes two push rod sets for rudder and elevator control.
*Pair 1-3/8” light weight wheels and wheel retainers.
*Covering material – Two rolls of material are required to cover the model if a single color scheme is chosen.
*Dubro micro control horns – these work well with the recommended push rod system and are easy to install.
*Small bottles of thin and medium viscosity CA or aliphatic resin
*2 Hour Epoxy
Items required to power and control the model
*100W outrunner type brushless motor
*9X4.7 slowflyer propeller
*15-20 amp motor controller
*Two micro servos
*Radio receiver
*Motor/receiver battery (2 cell 7.4V lipo pack)
The items listed here are those used on the various prototypes and are recommended. Similar items may be
substituted to suit builder preference.
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