Top Flite TOPQ8410 - 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 6-minute
epoxy or Silicone adhesive. Use the 1/4" x 1/2" x 11-7/8" balsa
stick to support the cockpit floor.
When you take your Giant 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
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 398-8970
SCALE COCKPIT KIT – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations for deciding to install a fully detailed, scale
looking interior in your Top Flite Giant 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
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1 P47GCPD01 Instrument Panel Decal
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1 P47GCPF01 ABS Instrument Panel
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1 P47GCPF02 ABS Aft Bulkhead
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1 P47GCPF03 ABS Floor
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1 P47GCPF04 ABS Right Side Panel
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1 P47GCPF05 ABS Left Side Panel
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1 P47GCPF06 ABS Seat
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1 DOWEL058 3/16" x 3-3/4" Dowel
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5 PIN002 #28 White Pin
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1 TAPE002 1/4" x 18" Black Elastic Seatbelt
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2 P47GCPF07 1/4" x 1/2" x 11-7/8" Balsa Floor Brace
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1 P47GCPP01 Instruction Sheet
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
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Medium CA (Great Planes ® Pro ™ recommended,
#GPMR6008)
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Hobby knife and #11 blades
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Scissors or Lexan ® shears
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Round file
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220 and 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper
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Sanding block (Great Planes ® Easy Touch ™ Bar
Sander recommended, #GPMR6170)
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Selection of small paint brushes
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Model Enamel paint (Testors Enamel recommended)
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Needle nose pliers
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Tweezers
Copyright © 2006 Printed in USA – (P47GCPP01)