Required Equipment

Very standard! A piece of cardboard (as for a desk calendar) and a few tools: small wire cutters, a pair of scissors, tweezers, a nail file or very find sandpaper, adhesive tape, rubber bands, a few clothespins or drawing clips, and a few brushes of various sizes.

Instructions for assembly

Read the instructions carefully and follow them step by step to guarantee trouble-free assembly. A "dry" test (without glue) should be carried out for each assembly in order to visualise it and spot the only areas where glue is necessary.

Unfastening of parts

For each phase of assembly, it is recommended to detach the necessary pieces one by one, in order to avoid damaging parts which can be very delicate, losing smaller parts and confusing them with similar shapes.

Detach them very carefully from the holder by means of a craft knife while supporting yourself on the work surface. Wire cutters are an even better solution.

Sanding

The cut marks are to be filed or sanded by means of a nail file or very fine sandpaper, in order to remove them completely and give the part its exact shape, without defects. Smudges and traces of moulding which may occur should also be removed in this manner.

Gluing

Never use this special glue for plastic materials directly from the tube in order to avoid smudges, which are always regrettable. The rule is simple: use as little glue as possible, and never apply it directly from the tube. A toothpick, the head of a pin make excellent applicators.
Gluing Some parts are already painted. In this case, you must scratch the paint of at the exact gluing area, because the special model glue does not stick to painted sections. Know how to put in tiny parts such as windshields: use a toothpick to apply glue, and tweezers to put the part in place!

Drying

The rule is easy: Allow the completely immobilised assembled units to dry completely. They must be maintained by means of rubber bands, adhesive tape, clothespins, or drawing clips, according to the shape of the parts
Drying Do not forget to make sure that the parts are correctly symmetrical during drying.

MAINTAINING THE WINGS :
Use adhesive tape to maintain the wings in place during drying.

MAINTAINING THE STABILISERS :
Use adhesive tape for the stabilisers as well.

Drying LANDING GEAR :
Be sure that the landing gear and its hatches are completely dry before setting the plane on its wheels.

Finishing

Little ridges and glue smudges will form on the assembly joints when the parts are glued in place. First of all, do not touch them. I know, this remark may seem disagreeable. But I'm speaking from experience. You can never be too careful. Finishing At any rate, it is necessary to rework these glue traces, joints, connections and smudges in order for them to disappear. Wait until they are completely dry in order to sand them by means of a nail file or coachbuilder's paper and a bit of water.

Painting

To hold parts in order to paint them without difficulty is easy. Simply glue these parts on bits of the holder which you will use as handles. Gather bits of holders which are long and thick enough to hold easily, as well as a file and a bit of glue.

Painting Carefully flatten one of the holder ends with the file.

Painting Glue this end to the part to be painted at an area which will remain invisible once the model is finished. Allow enough time for the part to dry and stay in place correctly.

Paint: It is absolutely necessary to work with very thin layers in order not to leave brush marks or clog details. Always paint lengthways, starting at end A to reach end B. In order not to leave brush marks, always touch up brush strokes with fresh paint. Smooth the connecting areas, but do not dwell too long on them. A thin layer of paint dries quickly and the traces cannot be removed; the paint is "set." Once you have begun, do not stop until you have completely finished. If a large section in relief is engraved on the surface to be painted, always paint parallel to this section, and not across it, because the paint will accumulate at the foot of the relief and clog model details.

The smallest parts are to be prepared and painted while still attached to the holder.

Painting The painting of tires and wheels for either planes or small cars, and all circular parts in general, requires a little hint in order to be done evenly. These parts are generally pierced in the middle, either from one side to another (this is ideal) or opened on one side. Slide the part on a toothpick and immobilise it by pressing lightly. Painting Be careful not to split or deform the smallest parts. For a partial hole, it may be necessary to cut the toothpick in order to obtain the best adapted diameter.

Turn the toothpick between the thumb and index finger while carefully applying the brush to the wheel. I even advise that you place your hand against your worktable in order to immobilise this assembly and avoid shaking. To dry the part, place the toothpick in a little block of modelling clay used as a base.

Decal application

It is quick and easy to put decorations in place. After soaking in water, slide the decal from its paper support to its permanent place on the model.
a) Carefully cut the paper support as close as possible to the decoration.

b) Soak the decoration for approximately 15 seconds in a bit of water to which you may add a drop of washing up liquid. This product will favour decal handling and improve its adhesive qualities.

c) In order to apply the decal correctly, move or slide it with a brush. Never handle it directly with your fingers so that it will not be damaged. In order to put them into place easily, lightly dampen its definitive location on the model. Here again, use water with a drop of washing up liquid added to it.

d) Once the decal is exactly in place, remove excess water by means of a cotton swab, taking care not to move the decal.