The included battery is a 9.6V 1800mAh NiMH pack. A
NiMH compatible charger is required. An economical choice
is the Great Planes ElectriFly 400 DC charger. (GPMM3001)
For a more advanced computerized charger, we
recommend the Great Planes Triton charger
(GPMM3150). Charge leads are not included with this
model charger, so order numbers for the correct
connector type, wire leads, and banana plugs are listed
below (soldering is required):
DuraTrax Battery Connector & Wire (DTXC2280)
Hobbico Banana Plugs (6) (HCAP0310)
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to
finish the Upstar ARF. Order numbers are provided
in parentheses.
❏
Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❏
1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❏
1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
❏
Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm], 1/8" [3.2mm]
❏
Hobby knife with #11 blade
❏
Philips Screwdriver
❏
Ruler
❏
Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual
that will help you build the Upstar ARF.
❏
Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
❏
2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❏
CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❏
CA debonder (GPMR6039)
❏
Curved-tip canopy scissors (HCAR0667)
❏
Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
❏
Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❏
Small clamps
❏
Felt tip pen
• There are two types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet metal screws
are designated by a number and
a length.
For example #6 x 3/4" [19mm]
This is a number six screw that is 3/4" [19mm] long.
Machine screws
are designated by a number,
threads
per inch
, and a length.
For example 4-40 x 3/4" [19mm]
This is a number four screw that is 3/4" [19mm] long
with forty threads per inch.
• 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.
• 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.hobbico.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.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES & TOOLS
ADHESIVES & BUILDING SUPPLIES
CHARGER
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