• When you see the term
test fit in the instructions, it
means that you should first position the part on the
assembly without using any glue, then slightly modify
or custom fit the part as necessary for the best fit.
• Whenever the term
glue is written you should rely upon
your experience to decide what type of glue to use. When
a specific type of adhesive works best for that step, the
instructions will make a recommendation.
• Whenever just
epoxy is specified you may use either
30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy or 6-minute epoxy. When
30-minute epoxy is specified it is highly recommended
that you use only 30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy,
because you will need the working time and/or the
additional strength.
•
Photos and sketches are placed before the step they
refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following
steps to get another view of the same parts.
• Following are the MonoKote
®
colors used on the Giant
Big Stik ARF in case patches or repairs are ever needed:
True Red – TOPQ0227
Black – TOPQ0208
White – TOPQ0204
• The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust
angles have been factory-built into this model. However,
some technically-minded modelers may wish to check
these measurements anyway. To view this information
visit the web site at
www.greatplanes.com and click on
“Technical Data.” Due to manufacturing tolerances which
will have little or no effect on the way your model will fly,
please expect slight deviations between your model and
the published values.
Replacement parts for the Great Planes Giant Big Stik ARF
are available using the order numbers in the Replacement
Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service
can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.
To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico
®
web site at
www.hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the
menu on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions
provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International
dealer. If a hobby shop is not available, replacement parts may
also be ordered from Tower Hobbies
®
at
www.towerhobbies.com,
or by calling toll free (800) 637-6050.
Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by
calling (217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721,
but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will
apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged
sales tax. If ordering via fax, include a Visa
®
or MasterCard
®
number and expiration date for payment.
Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in
the Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or
personal check only; no C.O.D.
If additional assistance is required for any reason contact
Product Support by e-mail at
or by telephone at (217) 398-8970.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Order Number
Description
How to Purchase
Missing pieces ..........Contact Product Support
Instruction manual ....Contact Product Support
Full-size plans ............................Not Available
GPMA2815 ..........Wing Set ....................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2816 ..........Fuselage ....................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2817 ..........Tail Surface Kit ..........Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2818 ..........Main Gear ..................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2819 ..........Nose Gear ..................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2820 ..........Wing Tube ..................Contact Hobby Supplier
1" = 25.4mm (conversion factor)
METRIC CONVERSIONS
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
6
1/64" =
.4
mm
1/32" =
.8
mm
1/16" =
1.6
mm
3/32"
=
2.4 mm
1/8"
=
3.2 mm
5/32"
=
4.0 mm
3/16"
=
4.8 mm
1/4"
=
6.4 mm
3/8"
=
9.5 mm
1/2"
=
12.7 mm
5/8"
=
15.9 mm
3/4"
=
19.0 mm
1"
=
25.4 mm
2"
=
50.8 mm
3"
=
76.2 mm
6"
= 152.4 mm
12"
= 304.8 mm
18"
= 457.2 mm
21"
= 533.4 mm
24"
= 609.6 mm
30"
= 762.0 mm
36"
= 914.4 mm
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