Top Flite TOPA0712 - Manual (Page 5)

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ENGINE RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommended engine size range for the Zero is a
50 - 60cc (3.0 - 3.6 cu in] two-stroke gasoline engine.
We used the DLE 55 engine for our model. Other
engines can also be used but you may need to make
modifi cations for mounting those engines.
ROBART RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR
Robart makes a very realistic, high quality, scale
pneumatic landing gear for the ZERO. This landing gear
rotates just the same as that of the full scale airplane,
providing a very realistic operation. This is a tremendous
addition to the airplane. You will need the following.
❍ Top Flite Giant Zero Pneumatic Mains
(ROBQ1648)
❍ 157VR Large Air Control Kit (ROBQ2305)
❍ 169 Pressure Tubing 10' Red/Purple
(ROBQ2369)
❍ 160WC Fork Pneumatic Tail Wheel
(ROBQ2230)
Robart also makes an electric version of this landing
gear. Though our instructions show the installation
of the pneumatic version, the electric version is a
drop-in replacement for the pneumatics and can be
installed in this airplane following the instructions with
the electric retracts.
❍ ZERO-E Top Flite Giant Zero Electric Mains
(ROBQ1649)
❍ 160WC-E Fork Pneumatic Tail Wheel
(ROBQ2231)
ROBART SCALE WHEELS
Robart makes a realistic, high quality, scale wheel for
the ZERO (ROBQ1385). This is a tremendous addition
to the airplane. If you choose to use them you can order
them from your dealer.
OPTIONAL DROP TANK
We have created a scale drop tank mount and drop
tank (TOPA1956) that adds an additional level of scale
realism and fun to fl ying the Zero. The only thing required
besides the Drop Tank kit is a servo.
PILOT
Best Pilots specifically
designed a Japanese
pilot for the Top Flite Zero.
This pilot is available both
painted and unpainted
through their web site; www.
bestpilots.typepad.com
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
REQUIRED HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES
This is the list of hardware and accessories required
to fi nish the ZERO. Order numbers are provided in
parentheses.
❍ R/C foam rubber (1/4" [6mm] - HCAQ1000, or
1/2" [13mm] - HCAQ1050)
❍ 3' [900mm] gasoline fuel tubing (GPMQ4135)
❍ 1 oz. [30g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6002)
❍ 1 oz. [30g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008)
❍ Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❍ Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
❍ Silver solder w/fl ux (STAR2000)
❍ Hobbico Soldering Iron 60 Watt (HCAR0776)
❍ #1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❍ #11 blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
❍ R/C-56 canopy glue (JOZR5007)
❍ Duratrax Shoe Goo (DTXC2460) or some
other form of silicone glue.
❍ Masking tape (TOPR8018)
❍ Threadlocker thread locking cement
(GPMR6060)
❍ Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍ Rotary tool such as Dremel
❍ Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel
(GPMR8200)
❍ Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 1/8" [3.2mm], 5/64"
[2mm], 3/32" [2.4mm], 3/16" [4.8mm].
❍ Two packages of 3' x 1/8" I.D. Tygon fuel tubing
(DUBQ0493)
❍ Fuel barbs (DUBQ0672)
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual
that will help you build the ZERO.
❍ 21 st Century sealing iron (COVR2700)
❍ 21 st Century iron cover (COVR2702)
❍ 2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❍ 4 oz. [113g] aerosol CA activator (GPMR634)
❍ Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❍ Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍ Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)