Top Flite TOPA0120 - Manual (Page 44)

BUILDING THE LANDING GEAR PODS
❑ 1. Match the vacuum formed Landing Gear
Pod parts. There are two parts to each pod and
there is a Left and a Right of each part. Look at
the photos for assistance in matching the parts.
❑ 2. Trim the landing gear pods approximately
1/8” from trim line to remove excess plastic. Then
carefully trim down to the trim lines.
❑ 3. Test fit the Pod Bottom and the Pod Front
together. There is a lap joint where the front
overlaps the bottom. Trim the Pod Fronts exactly
to the trim lines where the two parts fit together.
❑ 4. Glue the Pod Front to the Pod Bottom,
removing any tape you may have used to hold the
parts together.
❑ 5. Test fit the pod assembly to the wing. Sand
the inside edge of the overlap joint if necessary
until the part lies flat on the wing surface.
❑ 6. Fill the seam with “BONDO” ( Automotive
Body Filler ) or a filler of your choice. Sand smooth
and spray with a primer that is compatible with the
paint you are going to use for the finish.
❑ 7. Place the pod assembly over the landing
gear mount on the wing and trace the opening that
is needed to clear the “Fixed” or “Retractable” gear
struts.
❑ 8. Cut out the opening in the pod assembly
required for your type of landing gear. HINT: Cut
the opening as small as possible to start with. The
opening can be made larger easier than it can be
made smaller.
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