Top Flite TOPA0405 - Manual (Page 4)

LANDING GEAR
The Top Flite Giant P-51B is designed for the
Robart #622-5 retracts. Robart #675 will work great
if you prefer to use fixed main landing gear.
SCALE COCKPIT INTERIOR
Should you decide to add a complete cockpit
interior, you may construct your own completely
from scratch, or use parts from the Top Flite Giant
Scale P-51D Cockpit Kit as a starting point.
Although there are differences between the full-size
D and B cockpits, some of the D components are
similar and can be adapted for the B model. Refer
to photos of a full-size P-51B interior for details.
COMPETITION-MINDED
MODELERS
Should you decide to enter your Gold Edition Giant
Scale P-51B in competition (it’s lots of fun and the
runways are usually paved!), contact the AMA for a
rule book that will tell you just about everything you
need to know. The flight requirements are the
same for all classes but, the more advanced the
class you enter, the better the pilots (and builders!)
you will be competing against. The flight
requirements consist of five mandatory maneuvers
and five optional maneuvers. Easy stuff like a
takeoff, fly past, figure eight, landing, etc. You can
even substitute a few of the flight maneuvers with
mechanical options demonstrated on the ground
(such as flaps and/or retracts). Fun Scale is
intended for beginners so there is no formal static
(non-flying) judging. All that is required for documentation
is a photo or other proof that a full-size airplane of
the one you are modeling did exist. In Sportsman
and Expert Scale you must provide documentation
including three-view drawings and photos. If you’ve
ever thought about trying a competition, never let
your fear of intimidation stop you. The “scale guys”
are really laid back and are very helpful to
beginners.
While your model is under construction, refer to
your scale documentation frequently. In fact, we
recommend you get your documentation package
together early–even before you begin construction
if possible. Whatever features, lines, shapes are
visible on the subject in your documentation,
should be visible in your model as well. In other
words, build your model to look like the full-size
subject in your photos and three views! This is not
important for Fun Scale, but pertains mostly to
Sportsman and Expert scale builders. Scale
documentation packages are available from
sources such as
Scale Model Research.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
These are additional items you will need to complete
your P-51B that are not included with your kit. Order
numbers are in parentheses (GPMQ4161). Our
exclusive brand is listed where possible: TOP is the
Top Flite brand, GPM is the Great Planes brand and
HCA is the Hobbico brand.
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6 to 7-channel radio with 10 servos (5 standard
and 5 with a minimum of 45 inch/ounces of torque
We recommend a 6-volt 1200mAh receiver battery
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(2) 24" Servo extensions for ailerons
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(3) “Y” Harnesses for elevator, rudder/tail wheel
steering and flaps
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Main retracts (Robart # 622-5) (ROBQ1635)
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Tailwheel retract (Robart # 160LWC)
(ROBQ2225)
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Air control kit
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(2) 5" Main wheels
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1-3/4" Tail wheel
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16-24 oz. Fuel tank
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5" Spinner
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36" Gas or glow fuel tubing depending on type
of fuel used
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1/2" R/C foam rubber padding (HCAQ1050)
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1/4 to 1/5 Scale pilot figure
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(5) Heavy-duty control horns
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(26) Heavy-duty hinge points
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Pull - pull cable system for steerable tail wheel
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Easy Fueler ™ Fuel Fill Valve for gas
(GPMQ4161) or glow (GPMQ4160)
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Switch & Charge Jack Mounting Set
(GPMM1000)
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Fuelproof paint (Top Flite ® LustreKote ™ paint)
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Air tank
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(12) #6 x 1/2" sheet metal screws for mounting
the retracts
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Engine mount (Isolation mount recommended)
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Propellers, see the engine instructions
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4-5 rolls Top Flite Super MonoKote covering
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Guide tubes for steerable tail wheel pull-pull
system (GPMQ3710)
BUILDING SUPPLIES
The following is a list of building supplies that are
required. We recommend Great Planes Pro
™ CA
and Epoxy.
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4 oz. Thin CA (GPMR6003)
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4 oz. Medium CA+ (GPMR6009)
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2 oz. Thick CA- (GPMR6015)
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CA Accelerator (GPMR6035)
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CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
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6-Minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
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30-Minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
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4 oz. Pro wood glue (GPMR6161)
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Canopy glue
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Microballoons (TOPR1090)
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Milled fiberglass (GPMR6165)
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Lightweight hobby filler (Balsa Color,
HCAR3401)
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Auto body filler (Bondo ® or similar)
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Isopropyl alcohol
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3M #75 or #77 spray adhesive
DOCUMENTATION
Three view drawings and photo packs of many
full-size P-51Bs are available from:
Scale Model Research
3114 Yukon Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-8058
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