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PREPARATION
- The Kit
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1.
At left are the contents of the Type XXI kit. Included
are two epoxy hull halves, conning tower, cast
polyurethane appendage set, propellers, stainless
steel drive shafts, photoetched detail set, and
running gear linkage set. Be sure
to inventory kit contents with the enclosed parts sheet
prior to assembly.
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2.
Shown is the conning tower and gun turrets. Below them
are the propellers and cast resin stabilizers. |
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3.
Here are, beginning at left, the drive train resin parts.
Next at top are the control linkage jumpers, thrust bearings,
and universal couplers. Below them are the photoetched
hatches. Continuing to the right are the rudder, stern
planes, and bow planes. If everything is present and accounted
for, proceed with assembly. |
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PREPARATION
- Parts Washing
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1.
Prior to assembly, care must be taken to prepare each
part to ensure that glue and/or paint will properly adhere
to it's surface. Using warm soapy water and a scotchbrite
pad, scrub and wash each part thoroughly to remove any
remaining mold release agent. Dry the parts and set them
in a container to ensure they will not be misplaced. Then
proceed to the next step. |
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©
2005 War Fish Models. All rights reserved.
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For
The Work Bench
The
following are essential tools and raw materials necessary
to complete the Type XXI kit:
- 3/8"
electric drill
- Drill
bit set
- Dremel
moto tool & bits
-
Needle file set
- 2
hour cure epoxy
- Micro-balloons
- CA
adhesive
- 1/2"
fiberglass tape
- 1/8"
o.d. brass tubing
- Tubing
cutter
- X-acto
knife
- Razor
saw (small)
- Ruler
& drafting compass
- Sand
paper (assorted)
- Masking
tape
- Dixie
cups
- Disposable
brushes
- Baking
soda
- 1/4"
closed cell foam
- Lead
weight
- 1
tube Nitro-Stan putty
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