Owner manual

The following items were also used to assemble the Piper Arrow with retractable landing gear:
❏ Robart #530ARW pneumatic retractable
landing gear kit for Piper Arrow (ROBQ1621)
❏ Robart #188VR variable rate air control kit
(ROBQ2302, includes air tank, variable rate valve, lines, fittings)
❏ (1 pkg.) Robart #190 Air Line Quick
Disconnects (ROBQ2395)
❏ Robart hand pump with gauge (or suitable
replacement) (ROBQ2363)
❏ Micro servo and 6"[150mm] servo extension
(previously listed under “Radio Equipment”)
❏ (2 pkgs.) Great Planes 0-80 (1/16”) threaded
ball link ball (GPMQ3842)
❏ Optional: 3/4 oz. [20g] glass cloth to reinforce
wing sheeting inside wheel wells (HCAR5000)
COCKPIT AND PILOTS A scale cockpit kit is also available for this model (TOPQ8414). It includes the floor, sides and back, instrument panel, dashboard and four seats. Even though the cockpit kit can’t be seen in great detail unless you are up close or have the cabin top removed, it adds MUCH to the overall scale effect and really “finishes” the model. Installation instructions are also included with the cockpit kit. Two Williams Brother’s #62600 Sportsman 3"[75mm] (1/4-scale) pilots (WBRQ2626) were used. Since the pilots are not full-body, a platform was made from 3/32"[2.4mm] hard balsa to support them. Acrylic paint found at craft stores and hobby shops was used for painting the pilots. Acrylic paint is favored because it is easy to use and washes with water. TRIM SCHEME/FINISHING SUPPLIES The trim scheme on the model on the kit box cover was inspired by a full-size Piper Arrow. All of the wood surfaces were covered with Top Flite MonoKote
®
. The cabin top, cowl and tail cone were
painted with Top Flite LustreKote
®
. Modelers who are
experienced in the application of iron-on coverings will find this trim scheme of medium difficulty. If a simpler or different trim scheme is desired this one
could be used as a reference, or just follow the trim scheme of another full-size subject. Following are the part numbers of the MonoKote, LustreKote and covering tools used. COVERING
❏ (2) 6’ [1.8m] rolls White MonoKote (TOPQ0204) ❏ (1) 6’ [1.8m] roll Metallic red MonoKote
(TOPQ0405)
❏ (1) 6’ [1.8m] roll Metallic gold MonoKote
(TOPQ0404)
PAINT
❏ (2) White primer LustreKote (TOPR7801) ❏ (1) Jet White LustreKote (TOPR7204) ❏ (1) Metallic red LustreKote (TOPR7405) ❏ (1) Crystal clear-gloss LustreKote (TOPR7200) ❏ 1 roll of 1/4"[6.4mm] Metallic gold striping tape was
also used on the cowl and tail cone (GPMQ1530)
COVERING TOOLS
❏ Top Flite MonoKote trim seal iron (TOPR2200) ❏ 21
st
Century sealing iron (COVR2700)
❏ 21
st
Century iron cover (COVR2702)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES In addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You Must Make” section, following is the list of hardware and accessories required to finish the Piper Arrow. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
❏ Propeller and spare propellers suitable for
your engine
❏ 14 oz. [420cc] fuel tank (GPMQ4106) ❏ Fuel line (3’ [910mm], GPMQ4131) ❏ 2-1/2"[65mm] spinner (white-GPMQ4520, black-
GPMQ4521, red-GPMQ4522)
-or-
❏ Three-blade aluminum True Turn spinner
(TRUQ2514)
❏ Acrylic paint and paint brushes for painting pilot
(found at craft stores)
❏ Auto body filler (Bondo or similar) ❏ R/C foam padding (1/4"[6mm] HCAQ1000,
1/2"[13mm] HCAQ1050)
❏ Sullivan #521 Kevlar pull-pull control cable set
(for nose wheel steering, SULQ3121)
❏ If building flaps: (1 pkg. of 6) Robart Super
Hinge Points (ROBQ2509)
ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES In addition to common modeling tools (screw drivers, hobby knives, drill, etc.), this is the “short list” of the most important items required to build the Piper Arrow.
We recommend Great Planes Pro™ CA and
Epoxy glue.
❏ 2 oz. [60g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6003) ❏ 2 oz. [60g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6009) ❏ 1/2 oz. [15g] Thick Pro CA- (GPMR6013) ❏ Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047) ❏ Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045) ❏ Pro Aliphatic resin (2 oz. [60g], GPMR6160) ❏ NHP balsa filler (NHPR2211) ❏ Plan protector (GPMR6167) or wax paper ❏ Drill bits: 1/16"[1.6mm], 5/64"[2mm],
3/32"[2.4mm], 7/64"[2.8mm], 1/8"[3.2mm], 9/64"[3.6mm], 5/32"[4mm], 11/64"[4.4mm], 3/16"[4.8mm], 13/64"[5.2mm], 7/32"[5.6mm], 15/64 [6mm], 1/4"[6.4mm], 17/64"[6.7mm], 9/32"[7.1mm]
❏ 8-32 tap and drill set (GPMR8103) ❏ 1/4-20 tap and drill set (GPMR8105) ❏ Tap handle (GPMR8120) ❏ Small metal file ❏ Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485) ❏ Silver solder w/flux (GPMR8070) ❏ #1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105) ❏ #11 blades (100-pack, HCAR0311)
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