Top Flite TOPA0130 - Manual (Page 5)

The full size AT-6 that was modeled for
this kit is a restored Navy SNJ-3. We used
documentation and photos available from Frank
Tiano Enterprises for the trim scheme but added
the "6 of Diamonds" emblem from a different AT-
6. During the restoration of the full size aircraft,
the canopy was replaced with a "G" series
canopy that has fewer frame members than the
original AT-6A or SNJ-3. If scale accuracy is
desired, additional frame parts can be added
with tape prior to painting. Another deviation is
that the wing chord at the tips is slightly wider
than scale, a design modification made to
improve flight characteristics. The nose has
been stretched slightly for CG reasons.
If you plan on entering your Texan in
competition, this kit will qualify for the Sport
Scale category without any changes. Always
work from photos of a full size aircraft when
finishing your model because that is what you
will need to use for judging documentation.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
❑ Four to six channel radio with 4 to 7 servos.
❑ Engine (see page 4)
❑ Propellers (see engine instructions for recom-
mended sizes).
❑ Pilot Figures (2) (1/7 or 2" scale recommended)
❑ Fuel Tank (Great Planes 12-16 oz. recommended
#GPMQ4106)
❑ 3-1/4" to 4" Main Wheels (2) (see page 4).
❑ 1-1/4" Tail Wheel
❑ 3/16" Wheel Collars (4 for main wheels)
❑ 3/32" Wheel Collars (2 for tail wheel)
❑ Top Flite Super MonoKote (3 rolls) (see
Finishing section)
❑ Paint (see Finishing section)
❑ Silicone Fuel Tubing (Medium 3/32”)
❑ Latex Foam Rubber Padding (1/4" thick)
Optional:
❑ Retracts .................................Robart #605 TFT6
❑ Air Control Kit....................................Robart #188
❑ Air Line Restrictors (1 pkg. of 4).........Robart #189
❑ Air Line Disconnects (1 pkg. of 2)......Robart #190
❑ Great Planes “Easy Fueler” Filler Valve
#GPMQ4160
❑ Medium Hinge Points (10 for flaps)..#GPMQ4003
❑ Top Flite Dummy Radial Engine......... #TOPQ7901
❑ Engine Mount (see page 38)
SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
We recommended Top Flite Supreme™ CA
and Epoxy
❑ 2 oz.CA (Thin)
❑ 2 oz. CA+(Medium)
❑ 1 oz. CA- (Thick)
❑ 6-Minute Epoxy
❑ 30-Minute Epoxy
❑ 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)
❑ Heat Gun (Top Flite)
❑ Hobby Saw (X-acto ® Razor Saw)
❑ Hobby Knife, #11 Blades
❑ Razor Plane (Master Airscrew)
❑ Pliers
❑ Screw Drivers
❑ T-Pins (short & long)
❑ String
❑ Straightedge with scale
❑ Masking Tape (required for construction)
❑ Sandpaper (coarse, medium, fine grit)*
❑ T-Bar Sanding Block (or similar)
❑ Chalk Stick
❑ Waxed Paper
❑ Thin cardstock or a file folder
❑ Lightweight Balsa Filler such as Hobbico®
HobbyLite™ (HCAR3400)
❑ 1/4-20 Tap and Tap Wrench
❑ Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol (70%)
❑ Dremel ® Moto Tool ® or similar (optional)
*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 Lt = Left
LG = Landing Gear Rt = Right
Ply = Plywood " = Inches
Stab = Stabilizer
LE = Leading Edge (front)
TE = Trailing Edge (rear)
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DOCUMENTATION
Three view drawings and photo packs
are available from:
Scale Model Research,
3114 Yukon Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
92626 (714) 979-8058
Variety of AT-6 Information, Photos, and
3-views.
Frank Tiano Enterprises,
15300 Estancia Ln., West Palm Beach,
FL 33414 (407) 795-6600
Request Top Flite AT-6 Documentation Pack
See “Finishing” on page 42.
Types of Wood
Balsa Basswood Plywood