Optional Supplies And Tools; Important Building Notes - GREAT PLANES Super Stearman Instruction Manual

Optional Supplies and Tools

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Super Stearman
2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
4 oz. [113g] aerosol CA activator (GPMR634)
Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
Builder's Triangle Set (HCAR0480)
Curved-tip canopy scissors for trimming
plastic parts (HCAR0667)
Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
Hobbico ® Duster ™ can of compressed air (HCAR5500)
Masking tape (TOPR8018)
Microballoons (TOPR1090)
Threadlocker thread locking cement (GPMR6060)
Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
Rotary tool such as Dremel
Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8200)
Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)
Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
AccuThrow ™ Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer
Fuel filler valve for glow fuel (GPMQ4160)

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" [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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Super Stearman is factory-covered with Top Flite
MonoKote film. 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.
White
Black
True Red
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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.greatplanes.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.
Metric Conversions
1" = 25.4mm (conversion factor)
1/64" = .4mm
1/32" = .8mm
1/16" = 1.6mm
3/32" = 2.4mm
1/8" = 3.2mm
5/32" = 4mm
3/16" = 4.8mm
1/4" = 6.4mm
3/8" = 9.5mm
1/2" = 12.7mm
5/8" = 15.9mm
3/4" = 19mm
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TOPQ0204
TOPQ0208
TOPQ0227
1" = 25.4mm
2" = 50.8mm
3" = 76.2mm
6" = 152.4mm
12" = 304.8mm
15" = 381mm
18" = 457.2mm
21" = 533.4mm
24" = 609.6mm
30" = 762mm
36" = 914.4mm