Top Flite TOPA0155 - Manual (Page 62)

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8. Mount the receiver and battery pack. There are
several ways and locations for mounting, but on the
prototype the battery was wrapped in R/C foam and
positioned below the fuel tank, then secured with a
balsa stick glued between the fuse sides. For the
receiver, a 1/8" [3.2mm] lite-ply tray was made and
held in place with balsa sticks glued across the inner
fuse sides. Before mounting, holes were drilled in the
tray and sticks glued across the bottom for rubber
bands to secure the receiver.
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9. Make a strain relief and a hook as shown in the
sketch from cut-off servo arms. Place the strain relief
on the receiver antenna, then route the antenna out
of the fuselage. Connect the other end of the
antenna to the hook. Connect the hook to the fin via
a rubber band and a T-pin.
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10. Mount the on/off switch, external charging
jack and air filler valve (if using retracts) in an
accessible location that will not interfere with other
components or systems inside the fuse.
Apply the decals
1. Make sure the model is clean and free from oily
finger prints or other surface imperfections that may
interfere with the decals.
2. Cut out the decals with sharp, clean scissors or a
sharp hobby knife.
If possible, leave an
approximately 1/16" [1.6mm] clear border around
each decal.
3. For the best results and easier positioning,
separate the decal from its backing while submerged
in a container of warm water mixed with liquid dish
washing soap (approximately 2 teaspoons of soap
per gallon of water from the backing). While still wet,
place the decal on the model and position.
4. Without moving the decal, use a paper towel to
wipe away most of the water. Use a piece of soft 1/8"
[3.2mm] or 3/32" [2.4mm] balsa to squeegee the rest
of the water and air bubbles from beneath the decal.
5. Apply the rest of the decals the same way. Allow
to dry overnight before flying.
Add panel lines
No warbird would be complete without panel lines.
Panel lines give the model a finished, authentic
appearance. They may be cut from MonoKote and
ironed into position, or drawn directly on the covering
with a Top Flite Panel Line pen. For straight lines drawn
with a pen, use a thin straightedge such as a metal ruler
or a plastic strip as a guide. Apply tape to the underside
of the straightedge to raise it off the surface slightly so
ink does not bleed underneath. Curved lines, hatches
and panels can be drawn using home made templates
from thin plastic or cardboard. Top Flite also offers a
Scale Template for rivets (TOPR2187). Mistakes may
be easily wiped away with a tissue moistened with
denatured alcohol.
From handling, over time ink panel lines may fade and
smudge in some areas, requiring occasional
redrawing. Raw fuel will remove ink panel lines upon
contact. When cleaning the model after flying, most
window spray cleaners do not effect ink panel lines, but
avoid using strong cleaners such as Formula 409.
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