4
sport setup then we recommend the APC 9x9E prop. Part
numbers for both are provided below:
❍
APC 8x8 Thin Electric Propeller (APCQ4116)
❍
APC 9x9 Thin Electric Propeller (APCQ4149)
Adhesives and Building Supplies
This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are
required to fi nish the Proud Bird:
❍
1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❍
Great Planes Pro CA- Glue Thick 1/2 oz (GPMR6013)
❍
Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❍
Threadlocker thread locking cement (GPMR6060)
❍
Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍
Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm], 3/32" [2.4mm],
9/64" [3.6mm], 5/32" [4mm]
❍
Revell Premium Soft Handle Knife w/Blades (5)
(RMXR6900)
❍
Top Flite MonoKote sealing iron (TOPR2100)
❍
Top Flite Hot Sock iron cover (TOPR2175)
❍
Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)
❍
Hobbico Steel T-Pins 1" (100) (HCAR5100)
❍
Hobbico Curved Tip Canopy Scissors 5-1/2"
(HCAR0667)
❍
Small clamps
❍
Zap Adhesives Ric 560 Canopy Glue (PAAR3300)
❍
Masking tape
❍
Household oil
❍
220 grit sand paper
Optional Supplies and Tools
Here is a list of optional tools that will help you build the
Proud Bird:
❍
1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
❍
2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❍
4 oz. [113g] aerosol CA activator (GPMR6034)
❍
CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❍
CA debonder (GPMR6039)
❍
Great Planes Pro Epoxy 6-Minute Formula 4 oz
(GPMR6042)
❍
Epoxy brushes 6, (GPMR8060)
❍
Mixing sticks (GPMR8055)
❍
Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍
Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
❍
T.A. Emerald Performance Duster Compressed Air
(TAEC1060)
❍
Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)
❍
DuraTrax Body Reamer (DTXR1158)
❍
Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)
❍
AccuThrow Defl ection Gauge (GPMR2405)
❍
CG Machine™ (GPMR2400)
❍
Hobbico Flexible 18" Ruler Stainless Steel
(HCAR0460)
❍
Top Flite MonoKote trim seal iron (TOPR2200)
❍
Top Flite MonoKote heat gun (TOPR2000)
❍
Hobbico Pin Vise 1/16 Collet w/6 Bits (HCAR0696)
❍
Great Planes Clevis Installation Tool (GPMR8030)
Building Stand
A building stand or cradle comes in handy during the build. We
use the Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402) for all our projects
in R&D, and it can be seen in pictures throughout this manual.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
●
When you see the term
test fi t
in the instructions, it means
that you should fi rst position the part on the assembly
without using any glue
, then slightly modify or
custom
fi t
the part as necessary for the best fi t.
●
Whenever the term
glue
is written you should rely upon
your experience to decide what type of glue to use. When
a specifi c type of adhesive works best for that step, the
instructions will make a recommendation.
●
Whenever just
epoxy
is specifi ed you may use
either
30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy
or
6-minute epoxy. When
30-minute epoxy is specifi ed 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 Proud Bird is factory-covered with Top Flite MonoKote
fi lm. Should repairs ever be required, MonoKote can be
patched with additional MonoKote purchased separately.
MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls, but some hobby
shops also sell it by the foot. If only a small piece of
MonoKote is needed for a minor patch, perhaps a fellow
modeler would give you some. MonoKote is applied with
a model airplane covering iron, but in an emergency a
regular iron could be used. A roll of MonoKote includes full
instructions for application. Following are the colors used
on this model and order numbers for six foot rolls.
Top Flite MonoKote Jet White 6’ (TOPQ0204)
