Top Flite TOPA0220 - Manual (Page 8)

Tools
❏ #11 Blades (HCAR0311) -100 qty.
❏ Single Edge Razor Blades (HCAR0312) -100 qty.
❏ Razor Plane (MASR1510)
❏ Hobbico Builder’s Triangle (HCAR0480)
❏ T-Pins (HCAR5100) small, (HCAR5150) medium,
(HCAR5200) large
❏ Drill Bits: 1/16” [1.6mm], 3/32” [2.4mm],
1/8” [3.1mm], 5/64” [2mm], 7/64” [2.8mm],
9/64” [3.6mm], 5/32” [4mm], 11/64” [4.4mm],
3/16” [4.8mm], 7/32” [5.6mm], 1/4” [6.4mm]
❏ 1/4-20 Tap and drill (GPMR8105)
❏ 10-32 Tap and drill (GPMR8104)
❏ 6-32 Tap and drill (GPMR8102)
❏ Tap wrench (GPMR8120)
❏ Kyosho ® curved plastic cutting scissors
(KYOR1010)
❏ Great Planes Plan Protector (GPMR6167) or
waxed paper
❏ Masking Tape
❏ Easy–Touch™ Bar Sanders*
❏ Precision Z-Bend pliers (GPMR8025)
Recommended Covering
Tools/Accessories
❏ 21st Century Sealing Iron (COVR2700)
❏ 21st Century Cover Sock (COVR2702)
or:
❏ Top Flite Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
❏ Top Flite Hot Sock ™ (TOPR2175)
and
❏ Top Flite Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
❏ Top Flite Trim Seal Tool (TOPR2200)
EASY-TOUCH ™ BAR SANDER
A flat, durable, easy to handle sanding tool is a
necessity for building a well finished model. Great
Planes makes a complete range of Easy-Touch Bar
Sanders (patented) and replaceable Easy-Touch
Adhesive-backed Sandpaper. While building the
R/C Nobler we used two 5-1/2" Bar Sanders and two
11" Bar Sanders equipped with 80-grit and 150-grit
Adhesive-backed Sandpaper.
Here’s the complete list of Easy-Touch Bar Sanders
and Adhesive Backed Sandpaper:
5-1/2" Bar Sander (GPMR6169)
11" Bar Sander (GPMR6170)
22" Bar Sander (GPMR6172)
33" Bar Sander (GPMR6174)
44" Bar Sander (GPMR6176)
11" Contour Multi-Sander (GPMR6190)
12’ roll of Adhesive-backed:
80-grit sandpaper (GPMR6180)
150-grit sandpaper (GPMR6183)
180-grit sandpaper (GPMR6184)
220-grit sandpaper (GPMR6185)
Assortment pack of 5-1/2" strips (GPMR6189)
We also use Top Flite 320-grit (TOPR8030, 4 sheets)
and 400-grit (TOPR8032, 4 sheets) wet-or-dry
sandpaper for finish sanding.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
There are two types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet metal screws are designated by a number
and a length.
For example #6 x 3/4" long [19.1mm]
Machine screws are designated by a number,
threads per inch, and a length.
For example 4-40 x 3/4" long [19.1mm]
• When you see the term test fit in the instructions,
it means that you should first position the part on
the assembly without using any glue, then
slightly modify or
custom fit the part as necessary
for the best fit.
• Whenever the term glue is written you should rely
upon your experience to decide what type of glue
to use. When a specific type of adhesive works
best for that step, the instructions will tell you what
glue is recommended.
• Whenever just epoxy is specified you may use
either 30-minute epoxy or 6-minute epoxy. When
30-minute epoxy is specified, it is highly
recommended that you use only 30-minute (or
45-minute) epoxy because you will need the
working time and/or the additional strength.
• Occasionally we refer to the top or bottom of the
model or up or down. To avoid confusion, the top
or bottom of the model is as it would be when the
airplane is right side up and will be referred to as
the top even if the model is upside-down during
that step,
i.e. the top main spar is always the top
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