Great Planes Super Chipmunk ARF - GPMA1303 - 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 Super Chipmunk ARF.
Great Planes Pro ™ CA and
Epoxy glue are recommended.
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1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
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1 oz. [30g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008)
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Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
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Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
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Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 3/32" [2.4mm], 9/64" [3.6mm],
3/16" [4.8mm] and 7/32" [5.6mm].
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8-32 tap and drill set (GPMR8103)
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Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
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Silver solder w/flux (GPMR8070)
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Microballoons (TOPR1090)
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3' [900mm] standard silicone fuel tubing (GPMQ4131)
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R/C foam rubber (1/4" [6mm] – HCAQ1000, or 1/2"
[13mm] – HCAQ1050)
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Super Chipmunk ARF.
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4 oz. [113g] Aerosol CA activator (GPMR634)
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R/C-56 canopy glue (JOZR5007)
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CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
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CA debonder (GPMR6039)
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Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
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Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
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Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
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Curved-tip canopy scissors for trimming plastic parts
(HCAR0667)
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Threadlocker ™ thread locking cement (GPMR6060)
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Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
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Rotary tool such as Dremel ®
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Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8200)
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Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)
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Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
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AccuThrow ™ Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
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CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
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Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ (TOPQ5700)
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21st Century ® sealing iron (COVR2700)
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21st Century iron cover (COVR2702)
• 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". SHCS is just
an abbreviation for “socket head cap screw” and that is a
machine screw with a socket head.
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 Super Chipmunk 1.20 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
Missile Red – TOPQ0201
Sapphire Blue – TOPQ0226
• The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust
angles have been factory-built into this model. However,
some technically-minded modelers may wish to check
these measurements anyway. To view this information visit
the web site at
www.greatplanes.com and click on
“Technical Data.” Due to manufacturing tolerances which
will have little or no effect on the way your model will fly,
please expect slight deviations between your model and the
published values.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Optional Supplies & Tools
Adhesives & Building Supplies
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