PURSUIT T-34C TURBO MENTOR, User Manual

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Many details can be done after
assembly, but some details need to be
done before certain assembly steps. For
example, to install wiring for wing
navigation lights it is much better to do
this task before the wings are skinned.
Plan your details ahead of time so the
installation goes smoothly.
Finishing
Painting your model will be a great
source of pride for you and your efforts
will be rewarded by the fact that you
have created your own version of the T-
34C unlike any you will see at the field.
In a day and age of pre-finished ARFs,
your completed T-34C will truly stand
out. Painting is a skill all scale modelers
must acquire. If you lack skill in this
area consult with more experienced
modelers and go online to sources like
www.rcscalebuilder.com to acquire
more knowledge of painting techniques.
You can paint your model with many
types of paint but we recommend that
you use a flexible paint system like latex
or polyurethane. Use a primer that is
compatible with the type of paint you
chose. Some paints may require very
little or no primer – always test primers
and paints before painting the model.
Tip: Be aware that the various pen
reference marks you make on the skins
will need to be wiped off prior to
painting. Mineral spirits works well to
remove the permanent ink (from a
Sharpie® pen). The reason that this is
important is that the pen marks can be
difficult to cover up with paint, especially
light colors like white and orange.
Therefore, try not to make marks on the
under surface of a skin where they
cannot be wiped away once the skin is
attached.
Other Items Required
These are the additional items that you
will need to complete you T-34C model
that have not already been mentioned.
*3’ push rods (2)
*4-40 clevises and threaded music wire
for control linkages
*24 oz. Du-Bro® fuel tank
*Fuel line
*1/2A control horns, 4-40 threaded ball
link sets (main gear attachments), 2-56
threaded ball link sets (gear door
attachments) and misc. linkages
*T-nuts for mounting your engine – size
dependent on your engine bolts
*Micro drill bits (.040”) for small screw
pilot holes
*Servo wire extensions
*6-9 Channel radio
*4” spinner (Electro Dynamics sells a
spun aluminum, spinner (Part No.
SR400, $24) close to the scale shape
1-800-337-1638,
http://www.electrodynam.com/ )
The hardware included in the kit
provides many of the fasteners and
accessories you will need but there are
components that you will need to supply
like small pieces of wood or
miscellaneous fasteners that are
common for giant scale models.
Safety Notes
Use caution when performing assembly
tasks that might involve the use of
potentially dangerous tools like X-acto
knives, soldering irons and rotary tools.
Wear eye and breathing protection while
using these and other potentially
dangerous tools. Some assembly steps
might show the use of a soldering iron
or heated rod to burn EPP foam. This
optional technique will produce fumes
so it should only be done with proper
ventilation. If you are not comfortable
with this technique, then you can always
cut the foam with an appropriate tool to
achieve the desired task. You will be
cutting and sanding fiberglass parts so
be sure to take appropriate precautions
when working with these materials. You
may want to wear rubber gloves when
applying the polyurethane adhesive that
adheres the polycarbonate skins to the
foam if you’re sensitive to that kind of
material. We recommend wearing shop
clothes as the polyurethane adhesive
can stain fabrics.
Warning: The PL® Window, Door and
Siding Sealant provided, while a
commercially available product, does
contain a chemical know to the State of
California to cause cancer. Ingredient
name: Silica Quartz, CAS Number:
14808-60-7, Percent: Trace.