Top Flite TOPA0706 - Manual (Page 25)

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6. To install the instrument panel, fi rst, insert the
bottom of the panel face down. Apply glue to the back
of the panel, then rotate the panel into position.
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7. Trim the edges of the canopy deck so that it fi ts
fl ush with the sides of the fuselage. Glue the canopy
deck to the fuselage.
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8. Center and glue the armor plate to the back of
the cockpit.
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9. Sand the bottom center of the seat and the top
of the seat pedestal. Clean the area with denatured
alcohol and glue the seat to the pedestal.
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10. If you are installing a full body pilot, now is a good
time to install him before the control stick is installed.
Cut the control stick to the appropriate length using the
height of the seat as a guide. Glue the control stick in
the control stick boot.
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11. Apply the “Attention” decal to the armor plate.
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12. Install the pilot bust in the cockpit. You will need
to use a block to raise the pilot.
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13. Wash the canopy in warm water. Then, dry it
off. Place the canopy on the fuselage. Be certain it is
centered from side-to-side and mark the outline on the