Top Flite TOPQ7901 - Manual (Page 2)

OUTLINE
AT-6 / F-4U TOP FLITE
TYPICAL BAFFLE
TEMPLATE
MAKE FROM 1/8" PLY
(NOT INCLUDED)
OS .61SF
ENGINE CUTOUT
❑
14. Tape the Radial assembly inside the cowl. Make
final adjustments to the fit between the cutouts and the engine. By working from the
inside
it
’s possible to
remove material from the Radial without affecting the Push Rods Tubes and Ignition Leads. Pay special atten- tion to provide
unrestricted throttle and needle
valve movement
.
❑
15. When satisfied with the fit, smooth all rough
edges with fine sandpaper then paint the Radial.
After
painting
, epoxy the baffle to the inside of the cowl.
Baffle Template The cutout in this baffle is sized to fit an O.S.
®
.61SF Engine
and should provide a starting point for other 2 Stroke engines in the .60 - .90 range.
PAINTING
SUGGESTIONS
We painted our prototype Radials with Enamel paint (not fuel proof) then sprayed two light top-coats of K&B
®
Super Poxy Satin over the completed job to fuel proof the finish. This finish withstands fuel and normal wear and tear quite well. If you are building a scale replica of a particular aircraft, paint the Radial in similar colors to the full scale version. The colors we chose represent typical P&W colors with chrome plated
Push Rod Tubes and Ignition Harness Ring.
PAINTING SEQUENCE AND COLORS USED Top Flite
®
LustreKote
™
(Aerosol)
1. Entire
Exterior
–
Gray Primer
Testors Model Master Enamel
(Brushed on)
2. Crankcase
–
Gunship Gray
3. Cylinders
–
Euro Gray
4. Background
–
Light Gray
5.
Push Rod Tubes & Ignition Harness Ring
–
Silver
6.
Ignition Leads & Rocker Arm Covers
–
Black
7.
Spark Plug Connectors
–
Gold or Copper
8.
Cylinder Fins and weathering
–
Silver & black
Random Fine Lines On The Fins.
9.
Engine I.D. Plate
–
Black with Silver details
K&B
®
Super Poxy
(Sprayed with Air Brush)
10.
Satin Finish Clear Coat - Fuel Proofing
2
9 8 7 6
5
4 3
PARTS LIST
Qty.
Description
Part No.
1
ABS Plastic Radial
RADIAL01
3
8" Plastic Push Rod Tubes
PLTB025
1
1
6
" Wire for Ignition Leads
WIRES58
1
Instruction Sheet
RADIALP1
1
O
.S. .61SF
ENGINE CUT
OUT