Top-flite TOPA0150 User Manual

WARRANTY...Top Flite Models guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warrantydoes no

GET READY TO BUILD❏ 1. A miniaturized building plan is included in themiddle of this manual. It may be removed and used asa quick, handy reference, so

❏ 6. Cut 2" from a 3/16" x 3/16" x 30" balsa stick.Use medium CA to glue the elevator LE spars to theribs, inserting the stick bet

Note: Some modelers tend to sand the sheeting toomuch after it is applied to the structure, making thinspots where fingers can easily go through. Byfo

❏ 15. Cut the stab and elevator hinge blocks froma 1/4" x 3/8" x 30" balsa stick and glue them intoposition where shown on the plan.❏ 1

❏❏25. Finish shaping the stab and elevator tips byrounding the corners. Round the LE on the right sideof the stab to match the cross-section on the pl

❏❏9. Test fit the elevator to the stab with thehinges. Shift the elevator over to create a 1/32" gapbetween the elevator tip and the end of the s

❏ 4. Add the die-cut balsa rib V-6 and the top of thefin TE spar cut from leftover 1/8" balsa. Use abuilder’s square to make sure V-6 is perpendi

the bevel on the front of the aft stringers to the correctangle (if you cut the stringers a few inches longer thanrequired you will have enough materi

❏ 12. Glue together die-cut 1/8" balsa formers F-6A,F-6B and F-6C, then glue them into the notch in thecockpit deck. Glue the die-cut 1/8" b

distances are not equal (if the stab is not level),lightly trim the stab bases until you can get the stablevel. Use caution not to change the incidenc

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 DECISIO

This is really the only “tricky” piece of sheeting.We’ve provided three photos to make sure youcan do it correctly.❏ 2. Cut 4" from a 1/16"

the blocks to match the shape of the sheeting andthe spine. Hint: After carving the block to theapproximate shape, wrap a piece of Great Planes80-grit

do not round the tip of the fin until instructed to do so.Fill the gap between the fuse sheeting and the finfillet block with balsa filler.Note: From

❏ 9. Cut ten 3/16" x 3/16" x 36" balsa stringers to thecorrect length, then glue them into the notches in theformers on the bottom of t

❏ 7. Sheet the rest of the fuse bottom from F-4 to F-1 with 1/16" sheeting left over from the precedingsteps. Do this in three strips to distribu

Refer to this photo for the following three steps.❏ 6. Thread a nylon dual-ended ball link onto thewire pushrod, then snap in a threaded ball. Reinser

❏ 15. Glue the die-cut 1/8" balsa fin TE to the fin TEspar. Sand the fin TE to blend in with the fin and thebottom of the fuse.Now the fuse is fa

❏ 10. Adjust the metal clevis so the rudder will becentered when the tail gear is centered.❏ 11. After you mount the control horn to the rudder,remove

❏ 6. Trim the bottom edges of the canopy so that itoverlaps the fuse by approximately 3/16" to providea gluing surface.❏ 7. Once you have achieve

Perform steps R5 through R8 only if you arebuilding your wing with RETRACTABLE landinggear. An “R” placed in front of each step notesthat it is for RE

Your Focke-Wulf is not a toy, but a sophisticatedworking model that functions very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its realistic performanc

Frame the wing panelRefer to this photo for the following two steps.❏❏1. Without using any glue until instructed todo so, join ribs W-2 through W-9 to

❏❏9. Cut the remainder of the shaped LE to thecorrect length, then glue it to ribs 2 and 3.❏❏10. Cut the 1/2" x 1-1/4" x 7" center LE i

Refer to this sketch for the following seven steps.❏❏20. Cut the 1/32" x 1" x 16" plywood sheet intotwo 1/2" strips.❏❏21. Cut a 1/

Fit the landing gearPerform steps R1 through R12 only if installingretractable landing gear. If installing fixed gear,skip to step F13.Refer to this p

❏❏R12. Fill-in the notches in ribs 4 and 5 below thelanding gear rails with leftover balsa. Sand the balsa tomatch the ribs so that it supports the bo

Finish the bottom of the wingRefer to this photo for the following three steps.❏❏1. Cut three 1" long flap hinge blocks (only ifyou are building

workbench. Measure the distance from the tip of theother panel down to the workbench. The distanceshould be 6-11/16", plus or minus 1/8", as

❏ 5. Make the five wing sheeting cradles from thedie-cut 1/8" plywood parts as shown.❏ 6. Place the wing upside-down on the cradles.Position the

❏❏4. Round the wing tip and aileron tip.❏ 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to build the other wing tip.Build the flapsWe’ll show you the right flap...❏❏1.

❏❏9. Test fit the flap to the wing. With the flapresting in position, sand the 1/8" x 3/16" balsa stripglued to the underside of the top fla

COCKPIT AND PILOTYour model won’t be complete without the Top FliteFocke-Wulf Cockpit Kit (TOPQ8411). It includesthe floor, side panels, instrument pa

❏❏3. Use masking tape to securely tape theaileron to the wing with the tips in alignment. Shapethe aileron LE in the tip area even with the wing tipan

❏ 5. This will show the right aileron, so refer to theright aileron servo and hatch on the wing plan for thecorrect orientation of the servo. Use the

Perform steps R3 through R6 only if installingretractable landing gear. If installing fixed gear,skip to step F7.❏ R3. The same as you did for the hat

FINAL CONSTRUCTIONMount the wing to the fuse❏ 1. Round one end of the 5/16" x 5" wing dowel. Testfit the rounded end into the hole in former

❏ 10. Remove the wing from the fuse. Use a 1/4-20tap to tap threads in the wing bolt blocks. Enlarge theholes in the wing only with a 17/64" (or

Make the wing fillets❏ 1. Remove the wing from the fuse. Cover the topof the center section of the wing with Great PlanesPlan Protector or wax paper t

Build the belly pan❏ 1. Position the die-cut 1/8" plywood belly panformers BP-1 and BP-3 on the bottom of the wingup against the fuse where shown

❏ 11. Sheet the other side of the belly pan and addthe paper wing bolt tube and the belly pan block.❏ 12. Blend both sides of the belly pan to the win

❏ 7. While the epoxy on the cowl mount blocks ishardening, reinforce the seam between the cowlfront and rear with a 1" wide strip of glass cloth

Mark the location of the holes in the muffler for themounting screws onto the plate, then remove theplate and drill 3/32" holes for the screws. R

COMPETITION-MINDED MODELERSThe outline of the Top Flite Gold EditionFocke-WulfD9 was derived from three-view drawings, photosand highly detailed stati

Install the fuel tankRefer to this photo for the following two steps.❏ 1. Glue the die-cut 1/8" plywood tank mountdoubler along the aft edge of t

Mount the receiver and battery packThere is more than one way to mount your receiverand battery pack. Some modelers have developedtheir own proven met

Balance the airplane laterallyIMPORTANT: Do not confuse this procedure with“checking the C.G.” or “balancing the airplanefore and aft.”...That very im

❏ 1. Use a dust brush, compressed air or a Top FliteTack Cloth to remove balsa dust from the model.Thoroughly clean your work area, removing any balsa

Landing gear coversNote: The landing gear covers as featured on the kitbox cover and shown in these instructions are notincluded with the kit and, if

❏ 5. Allow the paint to dry. Since Testors is not fuelproof, it must be sealed with fuelproof paint. Removethe control surfaces. Paint all parts of th

FINAL ASSEMBLYJoin the control surfaces ❏ 1. Start with the stab and elevators. Remove asmall strip of covering from the hinge slots.❏ 2. Without usin

❏ 3. Apply a few drops of thin CA to the holes in theservo blocks and servo tray for the servo mountingscrews and allow to dry. Mount the servos in th

by shifting the C.G. up to 13/64" forward or back tochange the flying characteristics. Moving the C.G.forward may improve the smoothness and arro

PREFLIGHTIdentificationNo matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R/C clubsite or if you fly somewhere on your own, you shouldalways have your name, ad

TOOLS❏ #11 Blades (HCAR0311, 100 qty.)❏ Single Edge Razor Blades (HCAR0312, 100 qty.)❏ Razor Plane (MASR1510)❏ Hobbico Builder’s Triangle (HCAR0480)❏

To stop a glow engine, cut off the fuel supply byclosing off the fuel line or following the enginemanufacturer’s recommendations. Do not usehands, fin

❏17. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).❏18. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner.❏19. Place your name, address, AMA number andtelephone n

To initiate a landing approach, make your final turntoward the runway (into the wind) keeping the nosedown to maintain airspeed and control. Level the

Great Planes®AccuPoint™LaserIncidence Meter(GPMR4020)• Measures incidence, washout and enginethrust angle with 1/4 degree accuracy!If picture-perfect

3-VIEW DRAWINGUse this layout for your trim scheme planning only.Not suitable for scale documentation.Printed in USA

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTESThere are two types of screws used in this kit:Sheet metal screws are designated by a numberand a length.For example #6 x 3/4&

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