Top Flite TOPQ8405 - Manual

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1. Cut each of the plastic parts from the master sheets. Be
sure to leave the raised edges around each piece as they add
stiffness and depth to the parts. Lightly sand the edges
smooth. The instrument panel looks best if the “dead” space
between the rudder pedal supports is carefully removed.
The support rails can be reinforced with strips of 1/8" balsa
if desired.
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2. Test fit the parts into your model, trimming and sanding as
necessary to obtain a good fit.
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3. Wash all of the parts with warm, soapy water, then rinse
and dry them thoroughly before painting.
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4. Paint all parts with enamel model paint following the
suggestions on the photos.
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5. Trim the decals to fit the instrument faces and placards,
then apply them to the painted parts. A sharp hobby knife and
tweezers work well for this purpose. Be sure to burnish the
decals down so they “stay put.” NOTE:The instrument panel
portion of the decal is arranged to match the plastic part, so as
you cut each instrument, adhere it to the corresponding spot
on the panel. For added realism you could also cut (or drill)
holes through the plastic instrument panel, then install the
decals as a single piece from the back surface.
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6. Glue the painted seat to the top of the spacer on the floor.
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7. Glue the painted control stick into the center of the “boot”
on the floor, ahead of the seat.
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8. Cut the pins to about 3/4" long, then insert them into the
throttle quadrant where desired. Glue the pins in position.
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9. Glue the finished parts into your model with epoxy or
silicone adhesive.
When you take your P-47 Thunderbolt to the field, try to be
gracious in accepting all the praise you will undoubtably
get. Happy flying!
Questions or comments call or write:
Top Flite Models
P.O. Box 788
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 398-8970
SCALE COCKPIT KIT – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations for deciding to install a fully detailed, scale-
looking interior in your Top Flite P-47 Thunderbolt. This is a
project that can be as detailed or as straight forward as you
care to make it – the choice is yours. We have provided the
basic kit that can be assembled and painted in a few hours.
It represents a P-47 interior as delivered from the factory. By
using this kit, some imagination and your modeling
experience, you can create a great looking interior that will
“wow” them at the flying field.
PARTS LIST
❏ 1 Side panel – left
❏ 1 Side panel – right
❏ 1 Instrument panel
❏ 1 Floor
❏ 1 Aft bulkhead
❏ 1 Seat
❏ 1 1/8" x 1-1/2" dowel – control stick
❏ 1 1/4" x 18" black elastic – seat belts
❏ 5 Round head pins – control knobs
❏ 1 Instrument panel decal
❏ 1 Instruction sheet
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
❏ Medium CA
❏ Epoxy
❏ Hobby knife and #11 blades
❏ Curved plastic-cutting scissors (HCAR0667)
❏ Round file
❏ 220 and 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper
❏ Sanding block (Great Planes ® Easy Touch ™ Bar Sander
recommended – #GPMR6170)
❏ Selection of small paint brushes
❏ Model Enamel paint – (Testors Enamel recommended)
❏ Needle nose pliers
❏ Tweezers
Copyright © 2004 Printed in USA – P47CP01