Great Planes Easy Sport 40 ARF MonoKote - GPMA1036 - Manual (Page 4)

In addition to common household tools and hobby tools,
this is the “short list” of the most important items required to
build the Easy Sport 40 ARF.
Great Planes Pro™ CA and
Epoxy glue are recommended.
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1 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6002)
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1 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008)
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6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
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30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
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Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
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#11 blades (HCAR0211)
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Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
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Builder’s triangle (HCAR0480)
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Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
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Masking tape (TOPR8018)
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Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
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Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055)
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Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
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Hand or electric drill
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Hobby saw (razor saw)
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Non-elastic monofilament or Kevlar fishing line
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Isopropyl rubbing alcohol (70%)
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Felt-tip pen
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Drill Bits: 1/16”,3/32”,7/64”,1/8”,1/4” [1.6, 2.4, 2.8, 3.2, 6.4mm]
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Sanding tools and sandpaper assortment
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Easy Sport 40 ARF.
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Great Planes CG Machine™ (GPMR2400)
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Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ (TOPQ5700)
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Top Flite Hot Sock™ iron cover (TOPR2175)
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Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
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Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
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CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
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CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)
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R/C-56 Canopy Glue (JOZR5007)
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Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
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Builders Triangle Set (HCAR0480) (for fin alignment)
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Rotary tool such as Dremel
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Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8020)
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Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
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Great Planes AccuThrow Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
There are two types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet metal screws are designated by a number and a length.
For example #6 x 3/4”
This is a number six screw that is 3/4” long.
Machine screws are designated by a number, threads per
inch, and a length.
For example 4-40 x 3/4”
This is a number four screw that is 3/4” long with forty
threads per inch.
When you see the term test fit in the instructions, it means
that you should first position the part on the assembly
without using any glue, then slightly modify or
custom fit
the part as necessary for the best fit.
Whenever the term glue is written you should rely upon
your experience to decide what type of glue to use. When a
specific type of adhesive works best for that step, the
instructions will make a recommendation.
Whenever just epoxy is specified you may use either 30-
minute (or 45-minute) epoxy or 6-minute epoxy. When 30-
minute epoxy is specified it is highly recommended that
you use only 30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy, because you
will need the working time and/or the additional strength.
Photos and sketches are placed before the step they
refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps
to get another view of the same parts.
The Easy Sport 40 ARF is factory-covered with Top Flite
MonoKote film. Should repairs ever be required, MonoKote
can be patched with additional MonoKote purchased
separately. MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls, but some
hobby shops also sell it by the foot. If only a small piece of
MonoKote is needed for a minor patch, perhaps a fellow
modeler would give you some. MonoKote is applied with a
model airplane covering iron, but in an emergency a regular
iron could be used. A roll of MonoKote includes full
instructions for application. Following are the colors used on
this model and order numbers for six foot rolls.
White . . . . . . . .TOPQ0204
Red . . . . . . . . .TOPQ0201
Gray . . . . . . . . .TOPQ0220
Royal Blue . . . .TOPQ0221
Important Building Notes
Optional Supplies and Tools
Adhesives and Building Supplies
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