Optional Supplies And Tools; Important Building Notes - GREAT PLANES RV-4 Instruction Manual

1 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6002)
4 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6010)
6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
#11 blades (HCAR0211)
Single-edge razor blades (HCAR0212)
Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
Builder's triangle (HCAR0480)
Electric drill and 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm], 3/32"
[2.4mm], 1/8" [3mm], 9/64" [3.6mm], 5/32" [4mm],17/64"
[6.7mm] and 1/4" [6mm] drill bits
Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers (HCAR1040)
Wire cutter (HCAR0630)
Great Planes Plan Protector (GPMR6167) or wax paper
Sanding tools and sandpaper assortment (see Easy-
Touch ™ Bar Sander section)
Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
Great Planes tap and drill set (GPMR8108)
2 - Rolls MonoKote ®
Trim sheets
Optional Supplies & Tools
Here is a list of optional tools and accessories mentioned in
the manual that will help you build the RV-4.
Bisson Muffler (BISG4046)
Pilot Figure (1/5th scale)
Fuel Valve (GPMQ4160)
Great Planes CG Machine
Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer
Top Flite Hot Sock ™
Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
Cutting mat (HCAR0456)
Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
CA Applicator tips (GPMR6033)
CA Accelerator (GPMR6034)
R/C-56 Canopy Glue (JOZR5007)
Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055)
Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
Felt-Tip Marker (TOPQ2510)
Small metal file
Rotary tool such as Dremel
Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8200)
Curved Tip Canopy Scissors for Trimming Plastic Parts
(HCAR0667)
Hook and Loop Material (GPMQ4480)
Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
Great Planes AccuThrow
measuring control throws, GPMR2405)
Great Planes Groove Tube
covering (See page 44)
™ (GPMR2400)
™ (TOPQ5700)
iron cover (TOPR2175)
®
™ Deflection Gauge (for
™ (GPMR8140)
A flat, durable, easy to handle sanding tool is a necessity
for building a well finished model. Great Planes makes a
complete range of Easy-Touch
replaceable Easy-Touch Adhesive-backed Sandpaper.
While building the RV-4, we used two 5-1/2" Bar Sanders
and two 11" Bar Sanders equipped with 80-grit and
150-grit Adhesive-backed Sandpaper.
Here's the complete list of Easy-Touch Bar Sanders and
Adhesive Backed Sandpaper:
5-1/2" Bar Sander (GPMR6169)
11" Bar Sander (GPMR6170)
22" Bar Sander (GPMR6172)
33" Bar Sander (GPMR6174)
44" Bar Sander (GPMR6176)
11" Contour Multi-Sander (GPMR6190)
12' roll of Adhesive-backed 80-grit sandpaper (GPMR6180)
150-grit (GPMR6183)
180-grit (GPMR6184)
220-grit (GPMR6185)
Assortment pack of 5-1/2" strips (GPMR6189)
We also use Top Flite
400-grit (TOPR8032, 4 sheets) wet-or-dry sandpaper for
finish sanding.

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

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"
This is a number six screw that is 3/4" long.
Machine screws are designated by a number, threads per
inch and a length. For example: 4-40 x 3/4"
This is a number four screw that is 3/4" long
with forty threads per inch.
4
™ Bar Sanders and
® 320-grit (TOPR8030, 4 sheets) and