Top Flite TOPA1025 - Manual (Page 3)

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We, as the manufacturer, provide you with a top
quality, thoroughly tested ARF and instructions, but
ultimately the quality and fl yability of your fi nished
model depends on how you build it; therefore, we
cannot in any way guarantee the performance of
your completed model, and no representations are
expressed or implied as to the performance or safety
of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the
instructions to end up with a well-built model
that is straight and true.
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the
Mini Contender EP ARF that may require planning
or decision making before starting to build. Order
numbers are provided in parentheses.
POWER RECOMMENDATIONS
The plane has been designed to use the RimFire .10,
Silver Series SS-25 ESC, APC 9x6E prop and 11.1V
1800mAh to 2200mAh LiPo battery.
❍ (1) RimFire ™ .10 (GPMG4595)
❍ (1) Silver Series SS-25 (GPMM1820)
❍ (1) APC 9

6E propeller (APCQ4118)
❍ (1) Great Planes ® Power Series LiPo 1800mAh
11.1V 25C discharge w/balance plug (GPMP0515)
❍ (1) ElectriFly ® Plug-and-Play LiPo 1800mAh 11.1V
30C discharge w/balance plug (GPMP0855)
❍ (1) ElectriFly Plug-and-Play LiPo 2200mAh 11.1V
30C discharge w/balance plug (GPMP0861)
RADIO EQUIPMENT
The Mini Contender EP ARF requires a 4-channel
radio with four Micro Servos with at least 21oz-in.
[1.5kg-cm] of torque.
❍ (4) Futaba ® S3114 Micro High Torque Servo
(FUTM0414)
❍ (1) 6" [152mm] Y-harness for ailerons
(FUTM4130)
❍ (4) 6" [152mm] Servo extension (FUTM4506)
CHARGER RECOMMENDATIONS
❍ Great Planes PolyCharge4 ™ DC 4 Output LiPo
Charger (GPMM3015)
❍ Great Planes ElectriFly Triton ™ JR DC
Computer Charger (GPMM3152)
When using the PolyCharge 4 or the Triton JR we highly
recommend using an Equinox
™ LiPo Cell Balancer
(GPMM3160)
❍ Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ AC/DC
Charger (GPMM3155)
❍ Great Planes ElectriFly Triton2 ™ EQ AC/DC
Charger (GPMM3156)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies
that are required to fi nish the Mini Contender EP ARF
❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro ™ CA (GPMR6001)
❍ Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
❍ Threadlocker thread locking cement
(GPMR6060)
❍ Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍ Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❍ Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍ Masking tape (TOPR8018)
❍ Paper Towels
❍ Drill
❍ Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], #55 [1.3mm], 3/32"
[2.4mm]
❍ Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
❍ #1 Hobby knife (RMXR6903)
❍ #11 blades (5-pack, RMXR6930)
❍ Phillips head screwdriver
❍ Crescent wrench
❍ 3/32", 2.5mm Hex wrench
COVERING TOOLS
❍ Top Flite ® MonoKote ® sealing iron (TOPR2100)
❍ Top Flite Hot Sock ™ iron cover (TOPR2175)
❍ Top Flite MonoKote trim seal iron (TOPR2200)
❍ Top Flite MonoKote heat gun (TOPR2000)
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual
that will help you build the Mini Contender EP ARF
❍ 2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❍ CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❍ CA debonder (GPMR6039)
❍ 36" metal ruler (HCAR0475)
❍ Hobbico
® High Precision Diagonal Cutter 5"
(HCAR0630)
❍ Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0625)
❍ Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
❍ AccuThrow
™ Defl ection Gauge (GPMR2405)
❍ CG Machine™ (GPMR2400)
❍ Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)
❍ Williams Brothers 1/8 Pilot Bust Kit (WBRQ1090)
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
● Anytime a sheet metal screw is installed in wood,
fi rst install the screw, remove the screw and apply a
couple of drops of thin CA in the hole to harden the
threads. After the CA has cured, reinstall the screw.
● 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 Mini Contender EP ARF is factory-covered
with Top Flite MonoKote fi lm. 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