Top Flite TOPQ8406 - 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 photo.
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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 holes through
the plastic instrument panel, then install the decals as a single
piece from the back.
6. Glue the painted seat to the top of the spacer on the floor. Glue
the seat bottom to the seat back during installation in the model.
7. Glue the painted control stick through the center of the “boot”
on the floor, ahead of the seat.
8. Cut the pins to about 1/2” long, then insert them into the
throttle quadrant and instrument where desired. Glue the pins
in position from the rear with a drop of CA.
9. Test fit the pilot in position and add the seat belts by gluing
them to the seat bottom. Cut a 1/4” slit through the seat back
above your pilot’s shoulders. Fold the elastic for the shoulder
harness in half. Insert the elastic fold through the slit and then
glue the elastic to the back of the seat. After installing the
cockpit into the model, use silicone adhesive to secure your
pilot in position. Attach the seatbelts by gluing or pinning them
in place.
10. Glue the finished parts into your model with 6-minute epoxy
or Silicone adhesive.
When you take your P-51 Mustang to the field, try to be
gracious in accepting all the praise you will undoubtably
get. Happy flying!
If you have any questions or comments call or write:
Top Flite Models
P.O. Box 788
Urbana, IL 61803
(217) 398-8970
E-Mail: [email protected]
SCALE COCKPIT KIT – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
P51CKP01 V1.1 © Copyright 1999 Printed in USA
Congratulations for deciding to install a fully detailed, scale looking interior in your Top Flite P-51 Mustang. 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-51 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 Side panel - left
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1 Floor
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1 Side panel – right
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1 Seat
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1 Instrument panel
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1 Aft bulkhead
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1 Rear cockpit deck
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1 3/16” x 3-1/2” dowel - control stick
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1 1/4” x 18” black elastic - seat belts
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6 Small Round head pins - control knobs
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3 Large Round head pins - Throttle control knobs
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1 Instrument panel decal
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1 Instruction sheet
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
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Thin CA (Great Planes ® Pro ™ recommended)
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Hobby knife and #11 blades
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Hobbico ® Canopy Scissors
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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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Enamel Model paint – (Testors Enamel recommended)
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Needle nose pliers
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Tweezers
Black Black
Silver
Silver Black
Black
Black
Black
Medium
Green
Medium
Green
Medium
Green