Top Flite TOPA0905 - Manual (Page 4)

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
This is a partial list of items required to finish the
Staggerwing that may require planning or decision
making before starting to build. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
RADIO EQUIPMENT
❏ 6-channel w/7 servos (6- 50oz/in, 1- 30oz/in) or
(with retracts) 8/9-channel w/9 servos (6- 50oz/in,
2- 30oz/in, 1- 90oz/in)
❏ 2 - 6" [150mm] servo extension (HCAM2701 for
Futaba
® )
❏ 2 - 12" [300mm] servo extension (HCAM2711
for Futaba)
❏ 2 - Y-harness (HCAM2751 for Futaba)
❏ 1000 mAh battery (minimum)
❏ 6 - 54 oz/in servos (2-tail, 2-flaps, 1-rudder,
1-elevator)
❏ 2 - 30 oz/in servos (1-throttle, 1-retracts)
ENGINE RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommended engine for the Staggerwing is an
O.S.
® 1.60 two-stroke or four-stroke.
❏ For the 2-stroke engine we used the Bisson
Pitts muffler. (BISG4116)
❏ The O.S. 1.60 4-stroke engine can use the O.S.
Flex-pipe. (OSMG2672)
RETRACTS
If you choose to put retracts on your Staggerwing, we
used the following:
❏ Robart #530STAG Retracts (ROBQ0536)
❏ Robart #188VR Air Control Kit Standard with VR
Valve (ROBQ2302)
❏ Robart #169 Pressure Tubing (ROBQ2369)
❏ Robart #121 Scale Retract Tail Wheel (ROBQ2210)
❏ 90 oz-in Servo (such as the Futaba S3305,
FUTM0035 for the tail wheel)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
ADHESIVES & BUILDING SUPPLIES
This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies
that are required to finish the Staggerwing.
❏ 1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro ™ CA (GPMR6001)
❏ 1 oz. [30g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008)
❏ Pro 30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
❏ Pro 6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
❏ R/C Foam Rubber (1/4" [6mm] - HCAQ1000
❏ 3' [900mm] Standard Silicone Fuel
Tubing (GPMQ4131)
❏ Drill Bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm], 3/32"
[2.4mm], 7/64" [2.8mm], 1/8" [3.2mm], 9/64"
[3.6mm], 5/32" [4mm], 3/16" [4.8mm]
❏ 4-40 Tap and Drill Set (GPMR8101)
❏ 8-32 Tap and Drill Set (GPMR8103)
❏ Small T-Pins (100, HCAR5100)
❏ #1 Hobby Knife (HCAR0105)
❏ #11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
❏ Stick-On Segmented Lead Weights (GPMQ4485)
❏ Silver Solder w/Flux (GPMR8070)
❏ 21 ST Century ® Sealing Iron (COVR2700)
❏ 4 oz. [113g] Aerosol CA Activator (GPMR634)
❏ CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)
❏ Epoxy Brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❏ Mixing Sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❏ Mixing Cups (GPMR8056)
❏ Microballoons (TOPR1090)
❏ Threadlocker Thread Locking Cement (GPMR6060)
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES & TOOLS
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the
manual that will help you build the Staggerwing.
❏ Hobbico ® Duster ™ Compressed Air (HCAR5500)
❏ Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
❏ Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❏ Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)
❏ Rotary Tool (such as Dremel)
❏ Rotary Tool Reinforced Cut-Off Wheel (GPMR8020)
❏ Servo Horn Drill (HCAR0698)
❏ Hobby Heat ™ Micro Torch (HCAR0750)
❏ AccuThrow ™ Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
❏ Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)
❏ CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
❏ Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole
Locator (GPMR8130)
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" [19mm]
This is a number six screw that is
3/4" [19mm] long.
Machine screws are designated by a number, threads
per inch, and a length. For example 4-40 x 3/4" [19mm]
This is a number four screw that
is 3/4" [19mm] long with forty
threads per inch.
Socket head cap screws are designated by a
number, threads per inch and a length. For example
4-40 x 3/4" [19mm]
This is a number four screw that
is 3/4" [19mm] long with forty
threads per inch.
• 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 make a recommendation.
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