Great Planes Cosmic Wind Minnow 60 ARF - GPMA1321 - Manual (Page 4)

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Minnow.
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2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
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CA debonder (GPMR6039)
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Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
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Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
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Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
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36" [900mm] metal ruler (HCAR0475)
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Curved-tip canopy scissors for trimming plastic parts
(HCAR0667)
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Robart ® Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
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18" x 24" [460 x 610mm] Builder’s Cutting Mat (HCAR0455)
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Hobbico ® Duster ™ can of compressed air (HCAR5500)
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Masking tape (TOPR8018)
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Switch & Charge Jack Mounting Set (GPMM1000)
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Rotary tool such as Dremel ®
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Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8200)
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Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)
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Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
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AccuThrow ™ Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
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CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
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Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ (TOPQ5700)
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Cover Sock (COVR2702)
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Spinner weight (GPMQ4645 for the 1 oz. weight, or
GPMQ4646 for the 2 oz. weight)
• 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.
• 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.
• Whenever just epoxy is specified you may use either 30-
minute (or 45-minute) epoxy or 6-minute epoxy. When 30-
minute epoxy is specified it is highly recommended that
you use only 30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy, because you
will need the working time and/or the additional strength.
• Photos and sketches are placed before the step they
refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps
to get another view of the same parts.
• The Minnow is factory-covered with Top Flite MonoKote
film. Should repairs ever be required, MonoKote can be
patched with additional MonoKote purchased separately.
MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls, but some hobby
shops also sell it by the foot. If only a small piece of
MonoKote is needed for a minor patch, perhaps a fellow
modeler would give you some. MonoKote is applied with a
model airplane covering iron, but in an emergency a
regular iron could be used. A roll of MonoKote includes full
instructions for application. Following are the colors used
on this model and order numbers for six foot rolls.
Dark Red TOPQ0218
Sapphire Blue TOPQ0226
White TOPQ0204
• The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust
angles have been factory-built into this model. However,
some technically-minded modelers may wish to check
these measurements anyway. To view this information, visit
the web site at
www.greatplanes.com and click on
“Technical Data.” Due to manufacturing tolerances that will
have little or no effect on the way your model will fly, please
expect slight deviations between your model and the
published values.
Fuse = Fuselage
Stab = Horizontal Stabilizer
Fin = Vertical Fin
LE = Leading Edge
TE = Trailing Edge
LG = Landing Gear
Ply = Plywood
" = Inches
mm = Millimeters
SHCS = Socket Head Cap Screw
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Optional Supplies and Tools
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