Top Flite TOPA0120 - Manual (Page 7)

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
We recommend only Top Flite Supreme™
glues for the assembly of our models.
❑ 2 oz. CA [thin] (TOPR1003)
❑ 2 oz. CA+ [thick] (TOPR1008)
❑ 6-Minute Epoxy (TOPR1040)
❑ 30-Minute Epoxy (TOPR1043)
❑ Hand or Electric Drill
❑ Drill Bits: 1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 13/64”,
1/4”, 17/64”
❑ Sealing Iron (Top Flite) (TOPR2100)
❑ Heat Gun (Top Flite) (TOPR2000)
❑ Hobby Saw (X-acto Razor Saw)
❑ X-acto Knife, #11 Blades
❑ Pliers
❑ Screw Drivers
❑ T-Pins
❑ String
❑ Straightedge with length graduations
❑ Masking Tape (Required for construction)
❑ Sandpaper (coarse, medium, fine grit)*
❑ T-Bar Sanding Block (or similar)
❑ Waxed Paper
❑ Lightweight Balsa Filler such as Hobbico ®
HobbyLite™ (HCAR3400)
❑ 1/4-20 Tap, Tap Wrench
❑ Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol (70%)
❑ Dremel Moto Tool or similar (optional)
❑ Razor Plane
*NOTE: On our workbench, we have
four 11” T-Bar sanders, equipped with
#50, #80, #150 and #220-grit sandpaper.
This setup is all that is required for
almost any sanding task. Sanding
blocks can be made from balsa for
sanding hard to reach spots. We also
keep some #320-grit wet-or-dry
sandpaper handy for finish sanding
before covering.
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS USED IN
THIS BOOK AND ON THE PLANS:
deg. = Degrees
Elev = Elevator
Fuse = Fuselage
LE = Leading Edge (front)
LG = Landing Gear
Lt = Left
Ply = Plywood
Rt = Right
Stab = Stabilizer
TE = Trailing Edge (rear)
" = Inches
TYPES OF WOOD
TIPS FOR COMPETITION-
MINDED MODELERS
DEVIATIONS FROM SCALE
The rudder hinge line has been simplified to
allow you to use conventional model hinging
techniques. The elevator hinge line near the tip of
the stab was changed slightly to simplify the
elevator shape.
If you plan to compete with the trim scheme
shown on the box, here are a few things to
consider:
The full size P-40 that was duplicated is a
P-40E which was restored and is still in existence.
It matches the Koku Fan 3-view very well, with a
few exceptions.
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OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
❑ Four to seven channel radio with 4 to 8
servos.
❑ Engine (see page 6)
❑ Propellers (see engine instructions for
recommended sizes).
❑ Pilot figure (1/7 th or 2” scale
recommended)
❑ 4” P-40 Top Flite spinner
#TOPQ5401 red, #TOPQ5400 white
❑ Fuel Tank (Most 10 to 16 oz. tanks will fit)
❑ 3-1/4” to 4” Main Wheels (2) (see page 6)
❑ 1-1/4” Tail wheel
❑ 3/16” Wheel Collars (4 for fixed gear main
wheels)
❑ 3/32” Wheel Collars (2 for tail wheel)
❑ Top Flite Super MonoKote (2 rolls) Clear
(see
Finishing Section)
❑ Paint (see Finishing Section)
❑ Silicone Fuel Tubing
❑ Latex Foam Rubber Padding (1/4” thick)
Optional:
❑ Drop Tank ...............TOPQ7900
❑ Static Prop ..............TOPQ7907
❑ Retracts ..................Robart #615
❑ Air Control Kit .........Robart #188
❑ Robostruts ..............Robart #650
❑ Engine Mount .........(see page 6)