Great Planes PT-40 MkII Kit - GPMA0118 - Manual (Page 6)

they'll need to do the best job possible. In some instances it
may not be clear exactly what the optional item is used for
so, where appropriate, we’ve listed the page number and/or
the step where that item is used. While you’re shopping,
you can reference the manual and decide ahead of time
whether not to make the additional purchase.
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6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045) see page 7
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1 oz. Thick CA- (GPMR6014) see page 7
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Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
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Epoxy Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055, qty. 50)
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CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
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T-Pins (HCAR5100 - small, HCAR5200 - large)
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Hot Sock ™ (TOPR2175) see page 41,
Cover the Structure
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Trim Seal Tool (TOPR2200) see page 41, step B,
Expert Tip – Covering Technique
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Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
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Single Edge Razor Blades (HCAR0312, 100 qty.)
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Razor Plane (MASR1510) see page 14,
step B, Expert Tip
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Z-Bend Pliers (HCAR2000) see page 23, step 3
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Straightedge (Fourmost Non Slip FORR2149)
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3/16" dia. Antenna Tube (GPMQ3710 - or similar)
see page 18, step 9
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1/8" Brass Tube, see page 38, step 17
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Denatured or Isopropyl Alcohol (for epoxy clean-up)
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Dremel ® MultiPro ™ Tool or similar w/Sanding Drum,
Cutting Burr and Cut-off Wheel
If this is your first model there are a few necessary supplies
and tools that you should gather before going any further.
The single most important item that is required for any
modeling project is a flat work surface. The kitchen table is
generally not a good idea. A space where you can work,
leave stuff out, make a mess, spill glue and paint without
worry, and has adequate ventilation is ideal. Hey, the
garage sounds like a good place!
A workbench can be as simple as a solid flat table or made
from some two-by-fours and a solid core door. Hollow core
interior doors work fine, but the cheaper ones are prone
to warping.
Here is a suggested approach for building an inexpensive
workbench. You will need (7) 6' - two-by-fours of good
quality pine or fir, a 30" x 82" door, some 16d (penny)
common nails, a handsaw and a hammer.
Assemble the workbench as follows:
1) Cut one two-by-four into three sections, two 24" long
and one 21" long.
2) Nail the 24" pieces to the two ends of two straight 6'
pieces to make the frame for the top. Nail the 21" piece
in between the two 6' pieces across the center of the frame.
3) Cut two two-by-fours in half to make four 36" legs. Nail
(or bolt) the four legs to the frame with the 2" side facing
the long sides of the frame.
4) Cut two 21" side rails from one of the remaining boards.
Nail the two boards to the sides of each pair of legs.
5) Nail the last 6' board to the front side of the back legs,
level with the two side pieces. One-by-three cross
braces may be nailed to the back legs for more rigidity.
6) Center the door on the frame and either glue or use
double sided foam back sticky tape to hold it in position.
You will need to cover your work surface with something
you can push pins into. The back side of a 2' x 4' sheet of
ceiling tile makes a great building surface, or if you want to
cover a larger area you can buy a 4' x 8' sheet of Celotex
insulation board from your local building supply store.
Most of the tools listed previously can probably be found
around the house. A few items like a razor saw, hobby knife,
sealing iron, heat gun and glues can be purchased at your
hobby dealer. As you get more involved with the hobby you
will probably want to add a few power tools such as a
Dremel tool, belt sander and a scroll saw, but in the case of
the PTs, everything you need has already been covered.
Setting Up Shop
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