Owner manual
GLUE ON THE EXTERNAL STRINGERS
The Piper Arrow has four external stringers running
partway down the bottom of the fuselage. The same
as a few of the other scale details on this model, the
stringers are optional.
❏ 1. Cut the stringers to the correct length. They run
from the aft edge of the cowl to about the leading
edge of the flaps.
❏ 2. Paint the stringers to match the trim scheme.
❏ 3. Carefully glue the stringers into position using thin
CA. Hint: Before gluing the stringers into position, poke
several pinholes through the covering to permanently
bond the covering to the wood underneath. This will
also help the stringers remain secure.
APPLY THE DECALS
1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the
decals from the sheet.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily
fingerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small
bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm
water—about one teaspoon of soap per gallon of
water. Submerse one of the decals in the soap and
water and peel off the paper backing. Note: Even
though the decals have a “sticky-back” and are not
the water transfer type, submersing them in soap &
water allows accurate positioning and reduces air
bubbles underneath.
3. Position the decal on the model where desired.
Holding the decal down, use a paper towel to wipe
most of the water away.
4. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to
squeegee remaining water from under the decal.
Apply the rest of the decals the same way.
ADD PANEL LINES
❏ Panel lines and rivets are supplied on the decal
sheet. They can also be added with a Top Flite Panel
Line Pen (TOPQ2510) or by cutting thin lines from
MonoKote and ironing them on. The panel lines in
the photo were inked on. Ironed-on lines will be more
permanent and will not “smudge” as will the inked-on
lines over time. Use a Top Flite Scale Template
(TOPR2187) for making rivets and other details with
the Panel Line Pen.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
CENTER THE CONTROLS & CHECK THE DIRECTIONS
❏ 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center
the trims. If necessary, reposition any servo arms
that aren’t centered. Don’t forget to reinstall the
screws that hold on the servo arms.
❏ 2. With the transmitter and receiver still on, check
the flaps, rudder and ailerons to see if they are
centered. If necessary, adjust the clevises on the
pushrods to center the control surfaces.
NOW
it’s time to setup the stabilizer…
❏ 3. Remove the bottom tail cone. With the radio on
and the stabilizer trim centered, adjust the clevis on
Stabilizer
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