Top Flite TOPQ8401 - Manual

WARRANTY..... Top Flite Models guarantees this kit to be
free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts
damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Top Flite’s
liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Top
Flite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without
notice. In that Top Flite has no control over the final assembly or
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the
final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-
assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with
the use of this product, they are advised to return this kit
immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
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Entire Contents © Copyright 2001 CESCP01 5/01 V1.1
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK
FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS MODEL.
Congratulations for deciding to install a fully detailed, scale looking interior in your Top Flite Cessna 182 Skylane. This is a
project that can be as detailed or as straightforward 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 stock Cessna interior as delivered from the factory. The
color scheme and minor surface details change from plane to plane, so you may need to add extra goodies like headrests or
shoulder harnesses depending on the full-scale plane you modeled. 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.
DETAILING HINTS
❏ 1. Carefully cut the radios and fuel gauges from the
instrument decal included in your Top Flite Cessna kit and attach
them to the front of the plastic instrument panel. Attach the
remaining instrument decal pieces to scrap balsa or thin
cardboard, then glue it to the back of the molded panel.
The numbers on this photo apply to the following steps
❏ 2. Carpet may be attached to the floor with 3M #77 spray
adhesive. Glue the carpet in position, then cut around the front
seat tracks to expose them. Trim the carpet edges to size.
❏ 3. Seat and door beading can be made from embroidery
“floss” or string. Tack glue a short piece at one end with thin CA,
then stretch it to the end of its run. Hold it with tweezers while you
CA the floss or string in place.
❏ 4. Seatbelts are cut from 1/4" dressmakers’ elastic (included in
this kit). One end is threaded through the eye of a large T-pin and
spot glued to itself. The pin is inserted through the floor, bent 90
degrees and glued to the underside of the floor. The buckles are
cut from chrome trim tape or could be made from aluminum foil.
❏ 5. Maps and magazines are made from small pieces of the
real thing.
❏ 6. The cavity on the back side of the control yokes is filled with
automotive body filler or epoxy. Before the filler sets-up, insert a
1/8" x 1-1/4" dowel into the center of the yoke. Secure it in
position until the filler cures. The dowels are mounted by drilling
1/8" holes through the instrument panel and glued to small scrap
wood blocks on the back side.
❏ 7. All knobs and buttons are made from large and small
quilters pins. Insert them through the instrument panel, then bend
them 90° on the back side. Cut off the excess close to where the
pins are bent, then glue them in position on the
back side.
❏ 8. The pull straps on the doors are made from short pieces of
scrap plastic glued in position with CA.
Many more details can be added. It’s up to you. A little
imagination and craftsmanship is all it takes. Have fun with this
project. The results will be well worth the effort.
FINAL INSTALLATION
❏ 1. Glue the left and right cabin sides in position. We suggest
using clear silicone sealer as the adhesive because it provides a
good bond between wood and plastic.
❏ 2. Slide the floor into position between the sides followed by
the aft bulkhead. The floor and aft bulkhead may be glued in
position with CA. Glue the seats to the floor with CA after
scraping off any paint from the points of contact.
❏ 3. Install the instrument panel using your chosen method.
When you take your Cessna 182 to the field, try to be
gracious in accepting all the praise you will undoubtedly get.
Happy flying!
PRINTED IN USA.
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SCALE INTERIOR KIT FOR THE GOLD EDITION CESSNA 182 SKYLANE
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❏ Thin CA – (Top Flite ® Supreme ™
recommended)
❏ Hobby knife and # 11 blades
❏ Scissors or Lexan ® shears
❏ Round file
❏ 100, 220,340 and 400-grit wet or
dry sandpaper
❏ Sanding block - (Great Planes Easy-
Touch
™ Bar Sander recommended –
#GPMR6170)
❏ Selection of small paint brushes
❏ Paint compatible with styrene plastic
❏ Model Enamel paint – (Testors
Enamel Recommended)
❏ Plastic model seam putty (Testors),
or automotive body filler (Bondo
® )
❏ Needle nose pliers
❏ Spray adhesive – 3M #77
(MMMR2000)
❏ Tweezers
❏ Silicone sealer adhesive