Great Planes ElectroStreak ARF - GPMA1055 - Manual (Page 4)

3. The third (and least reliable) method of peak-charging
your battery pack is by checking its temperature. This
method is only recommended for NiCd batteries. As the
battery charges it will remain cool until it is fully charged.
When it reaches the fully charged state, it will rapidly build
up heat. You can feel this heat with your hand. As soon as
the pack starts to noticeably warm up, disconnect it from the
charger. Do not continue charging if the battery pack is
hot! Overcharging will damage your battery pack and can
result in an explosion.
IMPORTANT: The ESC and motor are a matched pair.
The use of a different ESC or motor may damage each
other and void their warranties.
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to
build the ElectroStreak ARF.
Great Planes Pro ™ CA and
Epoxy glue are recommended.
❏
1/2 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❏
6-Minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
❏
30-Minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❏
Mixing sticks (GPMR8055)
❏
Great Planes Threadlocker ™ (GPMR6060)
❏
Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏
#11 Blades (HCAR0211)
❏
Builder’s triangle (HCAR0480)
❏
Electric drill and 1/16" [1.6mm], 3/32" [2.3mm], 1/8"
[3.1mm], 1/4" [6.4mm] drill bits
❏
Small phillips screwdrivers
❏
Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
❏
6-Piece standard ballwrench set (GPMR8008)
❏
Masking tape (TOPR8018)
❏
Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the ElectroStreak ARF.
❏
Great Planes CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
❏
Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
❏
CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
❏
CA Applicator tips (GPMR6033)
❏
Non-elastic monofilament or Kevlar ™ fishing line (for
stab alignment)
❏
Felt-tip marker (TOPQ2510)
❏
Great Planes AccuThrow ™ Deflection Gauge (for
measuring control throws, GPMR2405)
❏
Soldering iron (25 watt)
• 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" [19mm].
This is a number six screw that is 3/4" [19mm] long.
Machine screws are designated by a number, threads per
inch, and a length. For example 4-40 x 3/4" [19mm].
This is a number four screw that is 3/4" [19mm] 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 Great Planes ElectroStreak 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
Dove Gray TOPQ0211
Sapphire Blue TOPQ0226
Black TOPQ0208
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Optional Supplies & Tools
Adhesives & Building Supplies
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
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