Great Planes Spectra ARF - GPMA1050 - Manual (Page 3)

The SPECTRA ARF is a very stable and predictable
aircraft, allowing pilots of differing skill levels to enjoy it. It is
easy to build, flies great, and would be a great selection as
your first R/C airplane.
Items in parentheses (GPMQ4243) are suggested part
numbers recognized by most distributors and hobby shops
and are listed for your ordering convenience. GPM is the
Great Planes brand, TOP is the Top Flite
® brand, HCA is the
Hobbico ® brand.
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Minimum three-channel radio with two standard servos
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Electronic Speed Controller with BEC
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6 or 7-cell rechargeable battery
These are the building supplies and tools that are required.
We recommend Great Planes Pro
™ CA and Epoxy glue.
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Pacer Formula 560 canopy glue (PAAR3300)
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Plastic wrap or wax paper
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Hobby knife and #11 blades (HCAR0105)
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1/2" [13mm] Latex foam rubber padding (HCAQ1050)
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Phillips screwdriver
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Pliers
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Great Planes Pro Thin CA (1/2oz) (GPMR6001)
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Great Planes Pro Medium CA (1/2oz) (GPMR6007)
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Great Planes Pro Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
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Hand or electric drill with 1/16" [1.6mm], 3/32"
[2.3mm], 9/64" [3.6mm] and drill bits
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Top Flite Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
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Top Flite Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
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Hobbico single-edge razor blades (HCAR0312)
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Hobbico Curved Tip Canopy Scissors for trimming
plastic parts (HCAR0667)
Remove the fuselage, wing panels, rudder assembly and
stabilizer assembly from their individual bags. Inspect all
items closely to check for any damage. If any damage is
found, contact the place where your SPECTRA ARF was
purchased, or Hobby Services, to obtain a replacement
for your damaged items. If any of the control surfaces are
attached, simply pull them apart and store the hinges in
a safe place until it is time to re-attach them.
Your SPECTRA ARF is covered using Top Flite
MonoKote
® covering. Eliminate any wrinkles you find in the
covering by shrinking them away with a heat gun. Then,
apply pressure to the area with a covering iron and a
hot sock. This will securely bond the covering to the wood
so the wrinkles will be less likely to reappear in the future.
Several times during construction we refer to the “top” or
“bottom” of the model or a part of the model. It is
understood that the “top” or “bottom” of the model is as it
would be when the airplane is right side up and will be
referred to as the “top” even if the model is being worked on
upside-down.
Important Building Notes
General Inspection
Optional Supplies & Tools
Building Supplies & Tools
Required Accessories
PREPARATIONS
INTRODUCTION
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