U-Boot “Sharcon” - Electronic.hu

7. Sequence of assembly
In general terms the numbering of the kit components corresponds to the sequence of assembly; the
number before the point indicates the stage of construction, the number after the point the individual
component.
Please refer to the plan, the detail drawings, the building instructions and the parts list to ensure that
you understand each stage.
Scrap material which has to be removed from the vacuum mouldings is marked by hatching-in, either in
the drawings or on the part itself.
After cutting the vacuum-moulded parts to size, sand the cut edges smooth.
The identification drawing "O", which is bound into the centre of this booklet, will help you identify the
die-cut parts.
Number the die-cut parts as shown, but do not separate them until they are needed. Clean
up the cut edges before installing them. Directions, such as "right-hand", are as seen
from the rear of the model, looking forward.
8. Painting
The plastic parts should be washed down with white spirit (not cellulose thinners) before painting.
Avoid touching the cleaned surfaces with your fingers.
Before you apply the final colour finish, we recommend that you apply a good quality polyester filler
paste to all joints, and rub down to a smooth finish.
The model can then be primed and given a colour paint finish.
If any part is to be painted more than one colour, then you will need to mask out the base coat with
Sellotape or PVC tape (not paper masking tape) before applying the second colour.
The tape must be removed as soon as the paint is touch-dry.
The only types of paint that we recommend for this model are high-quality synthetic enamel or acrylic
paints.You can copy the colour scheme shown in the kit box illustration if you wish.
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