KAVAN TARA A1 (F1H) - Instruction manual
Introduction
The F1H glider TARA is a great entry level kit for any modeller who has already gained some skills in the classic balsa bashing and dope&tissue covering. You will need some basic modeller‘s tools, glues and dopes – you will find these handy with any of your future projects as well. Please make yourself familiar with the building plans and this manual BEFORE you actually start the assembly.
Before you start
Glue: You can use acetone based modeller's glue (UHU® Hart etc.), water-resistant white glue (KAV9960 KAVAN White Glue, BISON® Super Wood etc.) or medium cyano (Power CA, KAV9952 KAVAN Medium CA etc.).
Dope: KAVAN Classic line Adhesive dope (KAV9987), Shrinking dope (KAV9986), Top gloss dope (KAV9989) and Thinner (KAV9990) are the must for the dope and tissue covering, indeed.
Tools and accessories: You will need a perfectly flat building board (at least 300×700 mm), modeller's knife (Excel K1 with no.11 blades etc.), jigsaw, sanding blocks with 180 and 360–400 grit sandpaper, model hobby pins, scissors, sharp model hobby knife, flat and round fine file, soft flat (1/4"–3/8") brush, thin clear plastic film to protect the building plan (a large PE bag cut in half will work).
Precautions
The model you build and fly is not a toy! Although it may seem light and slow in flight, it is capable of causing injury or other damage if mistreated. It is up to you and it is up to you whether you build the model properly, fly properly and continue to fly in accordance with common practice and rules (and common sense). If you are just getting started with aircraft models, ask for advice from your model shop or an experienced modeller at your local modelling club to find a good instructor.
Before construction: Build the model exactly as instructed. Do not change or modify the model, because if you do, you risk that the model may be unsafe or unable to fly. Take the time to build, build everything firmly and reliably. Use appropriate tools, accessories and other equipment that is in top condition; correctly install all parts of the model and check the model before the first and every subsequent flight.