Top-flite TOPA0135 User Manual download pdf (Page 2)

Introduction .........................................................3

About the airfoils.................................................3

Precautions..........................................................3

Decisions you must make early in the building

process ................................................................4

Engine selection ................................................4

Razorback or Bubble canopy ............................4

Retracts or fixed gear ........................................4

Wheel selection .................................................4

Flaps..................................................................4

Top Flite Scale Accessories...............................5

Scale Cockpit Interior ........................................5

Replica Radial Engine .......................................5

Static Display Prop ............................................5

Drop Tanks........................................................5

Notes for the competition Minded modelers

and deviations from scale..................................5

Documentation....................................................5

Other Items required...........................................5

Optional .............................................................5

Suggested Supplies and

Tools .................................................................6

Die-Cut Patterns Page ...................................7-8

Common Abbreviations Used in the

Book and on the plans.......................................9

Metric Conversion Chart....................................9

Types Of Wood..................................................9

Get Ready to build.............................................9

Build the Tail Surfaces .......................................9

Build the stabilizer and elevators.......................9

Build the fin and rudder ...................................13

Build the Fuselage ............................................15

Top Frame Assembly ......................................15

Razorback ....................................................16

Bubble Canopy.............................................17

Glue the stabilizer and fin to the fuselage ... 18

Complete The Fuse Top Razorback ............19

Complete The Fuse Top Bubble Canopy.....20

Final fit the canopy Razorback.....................20

Final fit the canopy Bubble Canopy .............20

Final steps before framing the lower fuse........21

Frame the fuse bottom ....................................21

Tail Gear Installation ...................................22

Fit the intercooler air exits ............................24

Sheet the fuse bottom ..................................25

Install the engine .............................................26

Install servo tray ..............................................27

Build the wing....................................................28

Preparation......................................................28

Retract modification for Century Jet Retracts..28

Build the wing panels.......................................29

Join the wing panels........................................33

Preparations before adding bottom

wing sheeting...................................................34

Sheet the bottom of the wing...........................34

Prepare the wing for the top sheeting..............35

Sheet the top of the wing.................................37

Build the flaps..................................................38

Fit the flaps......................................................39

Build the ailerons.............................................40

Mount the wing to the fuse...............................41

Build the wing fillet...........................................42

Build the wing belly pan...................................43

Sheet the belly pan..........................................44

Build and fit the cowl........................................45

Finish preparation.............................................46

Final sanding ..................................................46

Fuelproofing.....................................................46

Balance the airplane Laterally .........................46

Finishing ............................................................46

Covering ..........................................................46

Recommended Covering Sequence................47

Apply the decals ..............................................47

Apply panel lines to the model.........................48

Painting............................................................48

Hinging ............................................................48

Final Assembly..................................................49

Retracts ...........................................................49

Cockpit finishing ..............................................50

Optional cockpit interior...................................50

Add the molded scale details...........................50

Install receiver, switch and battery ..................51

Final hookups and checks...............................51

Control surface throws.....................................51

Balance your model.........................................52

Preflight..............................................................52

Charge batteries..............................................52

Find a safe place to fly.....................................52

Ground check the model .................................52

Range check your radio...................................52

Engine safety precautions ...............................52

AMA Safety code...............................................53

Flying..................................................................53

Takeoff.............................................................53

Flying...............................................................54

Landing............................................................54

Three-view drawing – Back cover

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