Great Planes RV-4 Park Flyer Kit - GPMA0010 - Manual (Page 6)

EconoKote ® and Coverite ® CoverLite ™ are suitable for the
RV-4 Park Flyer.
EconoKote is similar to MonoKote ® (used on most regular-
size sport models), except EconoKote is lighter and does
not shrink as tightly, thus making it suitable for lightweight
structures such as that of the RV-4 Park Flyer. EconoKote
also has an adhesive on the back which is activated by the
heat of a model airplane covering iron.
Coverite CoverLite is another covering suitable for lightweight
structures (and is the covering that is on the model featured
on the box label). CoverLite has fibers embedded in the film
and is exceptionally strong, yet remains lightweight. It has no
adhesive on the back, therefore, you must apply an adhesive
to the structure before application. Use Coverite Balsarite
™
Fabric formula (COVR2500) for CoverLite. Do not use
Balsarite “film formula.”
Transparent MonoKote film is also suitable for covering the
RV-4 Park Flyer, because it is lighter and does not shrink as
tightly as opaque MonoKote film.
Opaque MonoKote film is not recommended for the RV-4
Park Flyer because it is too heavy and shrinks too tightly for
the structure to withstand.
Other lightweight covering materials for park flyer models
are being developed. Check with your hobby dealer for the
latest products.
You will need a flat board to lay over your workbench that you
can stick pins into. The back of a 2' x 4' ceiling tile or a section
cut from a sheet of Celotex
® insulation board is ideal.
In addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You Must
Make” section, following is the list of hardware and
accessories required to finish your RV-4 Park Flyer. Order
numbers are provided in parentheses.
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(1) 1-3/4" Spinner, Red (GPMQ4507)
❏
Cellophane tape (for hinges)
❏
Double-sided foam tape (for mounting servos)
(GPMQ4440)
The following is a “short list” of the most important building
supplies required to build the RV-4 Park Flyer.
We
recommend Great Planes Pro ™ CA and Epoxy glue.
❏
1 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6002)
❏
1 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008)
❏
CA glue tips (GPMR6033)
❏
Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏
#11 Blades (HCAR0211)
❏
Single-edge razor blades (HCAR0212)
❏
Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
❏
Builder’s triangle (HCAR0480)
❏
Electric drill and #68 (1/32"), 1/16" [1.6mm], 1/8"
[3.2mm] and 3/16" [4.8mm] drill bits
❏
Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
❏
Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
❏
Great Planes Plan Protector ™ (GPMR6167) or wax paper
❏
HobbyLite ™ balsa-colored balsa filler (HCAR3401)
❏
Sanding tools and sandpaper assortment
❏
Sealing iron (TOPR2100)
❏
Razor saw
Here is a list of optional tools that will help you build the
RV-4 Park Flyer.
❏
Great Planes CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
❏
Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ (TOPQ5700)
❏
Top Flite Hot Sock ™ iron cover (TOPR2175)
❏
Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
❏
Cutting mat (HCAR0456)
❏
Masking tape (TOPR8018)
❏
CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
❏
Great Planes 5-1/2" [140mm] Bar Sander ™ (GPMR6169)
and 150-grit adhesive back sandpaper (GPMR6183)
❏
Top Flite 320-grit sandpaper (TOPR8030) and 400-grit
sandpaper (TOPR8032)
For the best performance, the RV-4 Park Flyer must be built
light. The model is designed for a light yet strong structure.
Because the finished model is so light, it does not require
the stronger structures you may be used to in other models.
It is not recommended that you strengthen the model as
doing so will add excess weight.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Optional Supplies & Tools
Adhesives & Building Supplies
Hardware & Accessories
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Building Board
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