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An 8-cell (9.6 volt) 2000 mAh NiMH battery pack is
recommended (GPMP0352). This battery gives great
performance and fits well in the battery compartment.
The best type of charger for NiMH and NiCd batteries is a peak
charger, because it charges the batteries until they are fully
charged, then automatically switches to trickle charge mode.
The Great Planes ElectriFly
suitable for NiMH and NiCd batteries as well as transmitter
battery packs. The Great Planes Triton
is also suitable.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Adhesives and Building Supplies
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the "short list" of the most important items required to build
the Sukhoi SU-31 ARF. Great Planes Pro
glue are recommended.
Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
#11 blades (HCAR0211)
Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
Builder's triangle (HCAR0480)
Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
Great Planes Plan Protector (GPMR6167) or wax paper
Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
Razor Saw
Inch Scale
0"
1"
0
10
20
30
Metric Scale
Battery
Charger
™
Peak Charger (GPMM3000) is
charger (GPMM3150)
™
CA and Epoxy
™
To convert inches to millimeters, multiply inches by 25.4
2"
40
50
60
70
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Sukhoi SU-31 ARF.
Great Planes CG Machine
Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer
Top Flite Hot Sock
Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
The fuselage and tail section of this model are built from
foam. Most CA glues will melt foam and should not be used.
Caution: During construction you will need to use paper
towels and alcohol to clean up any excess epoxy, but be
very careful doing so. The alcohol can dissolve the paint on
the fuselage and tail section, causing it to streak.
• 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.
3"
4"
80
90
100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
4
Optional Items
™
(GPMR2400)
™
iron cover (TOPR2175)
5"
6"
™
(TOPQ5700)
7"
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