Sukhoi SU 31—2.75m/2.6m Page|6
You will not require any specialized tools to build your Sukhoi SU-31. However some items make the job a little eas-
ier, such as a tapered reamer (RC car body reamer), a step drill bit and a centre drill bit. These items make drilling
holes in the composite materials less problematic, and very simple. Normal drills , can at times, tear at the material,
particularly when making larger holes. The centre dill bit ensures an accurate drill path during the drilling process.
These items should be easily obtained from your local hobby store, and or hardware store like Home Depot etc. If
you can t obtain these style items, don t stress, the job can still be done with a little due care.
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Electric or Battery Drill
Pedestal type preferred, hand held
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Drill Bits
Various sizes, metric
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Sharp Knife
X-Acto or similar
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Measuring
Steel rule(s), tape measure, square (ruler), small level
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Dremel Tool
With cutting discs, sanding drums, and various burrs
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Hand Tools
Screw drivers, pliers, ball drivers, hex drivers etc
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Additional Materials
Masking tape, sand paper, marking pen, soft cloth (towels)
Tools Required
Securing fuel line and servo extension leads is made a little easier when you use self adhesive clips and rubber
grommets. Most of these items should be readily available from your local hardware store. You may have other
methods that you prefer to use to protect your leads and fuel lines, and that is fine, as long as they are secured in
position and protected from chaffing where they pass through, or over structural components.
