Top Flite Models P.O. Box 788 Urbana, Il 61803 Technical Assistance Call (217)398-8970 [email protected]
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™ USAMADE IN Wingspan: 80 in [2032 mm] Wing Area: 1025 sq in [66.1 sq dm] Weight: 10 to 14 lb [4536 – 6350 g] Wing Loading: 22.5 to 31.5 oz/sq ft [68.7 – 96.1 g/sq dm] Fuselage Length: 62.8 in [1595 mm] WARRANTY.....Top Flite Models guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Top Flite‘s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Top Flite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Top Flite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to immediately return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Top Flite Models P.O. Box 788 Urbana, Il 61803 Technical Assistance Call (217)398-8970 [email protected] READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL. Entire Contents © Copyright 2002 T349P03 for TOPA0160 V1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Finish framing the fuse..................................36 Flight..............................................................64 Sheet the fuselage sides...............................37 Landing..........................................................64 INTRODUCTION ...................................................3 MOUNT THE STAB AND FIN .............................38 Flaps..............................................................64 PRECAUTIONS.....................................................3 Center the stab..............................................39 TWO-VIEW DRAWING........................Back Cover DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE............................4 Align the stab horizontally .............................40 Engine selection..............................................4 Mount the fin .................................................40 Exhaust system...............................................4 Build the turtle deck .....................................41 PROTECT YOUR MODEL, Retractable landing gear .................................4 Build the dorsal fin ........................................43 Flaps................................................................4 Hook up the rudder and elevator ..................43 YOURSELF & OTHERS TOP FLITE SCALE ACCESSORIES ....................4 Fit the tail cone..............................................44 FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT Operational lighting .........................................4 Sheet the bottom of the fuselage..................44 Scale cockpit interior .......................................5 MOUNT THE ENGINE.........................................45 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTES FOR COMPETITION MOUNT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR ...............46 MINDED MODELERS......................................5 Fixed gear .....................................................46 DOCUMENTATION................................................5 Retractable nose gear...................................47 Your Beechcraft T-34B Mentor is not a toy, but a NOTES FROM THE DESIGNER ...........................5 FINISH CONSTRUCTION ...................................49 sophisticated working model that functions very DIE-CUT PATTERNS......................................6 & 7 Hook up the throttle.......................................49 much like an actual airplane. Because of its realistic OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED ..................................8 Mount the wing to the fuse............................50 performance, if you do not assemble and operate Accessories.....................................................8 Sheet the forward deck .................................50 your T-34B Mentor correctly, you could possibly injure Building supplies .............................................8 Sheet the forward bottom..............................52 yourself or spectators and damage property. IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ..........................9 Fit the canopy................................................53 COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ...............................9 Sheet the wing center section bottom...........54 TYPES OF WOOD.................................................9 Make the belly pan........................................55 To make your R/C modeling experience totally GET READY TO BUILD ........................................9 Build and fit the cowl to the fuselage ............55 enjoyable, get assistance with assembly and your BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES .............................10 FINISHING...........................................................57 first flights from an experienced, knowledgeable Make the skins for the tail surfaces...............10 Fuel proofing .................................................57 modeler. You’ll learn faster and avoid risking your Build the stab and elevators .........................11 Cockpit details...............................................58 model before you’re truly ready to solo.Your local hobby Build the fin and rudder ................................16 Scale details..................................................58 shop has information about flying clubs in your area BUILD THE WING ...............................................18 Final sanding.................................................58 whose membership includes qualified instructors. Make the wing skins......................................18 Cover your model with MonoKote film ..........58 Preparations ..................................................18 Painting..........................................................59 You can also contact the Academy of Model Build the outer wing panels...........................19 Join the control surfaces ...............................59 Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,600 Sheet the top of the wing panels ..................21 Make the panel outlines ................................59 chartered clubs across the United States. We Finish the outer wing panels .........................22 Apply the decals............................................60 Build the center section.................................25 GET YOUR MODEL READY TO FLY..................60 recommend you join the AMA which will insure you at Sheet the top center section .........................26 Balance your model ......................................60 AMA club sites and events. AMA Membership is Prepare the wing bottom for sheeting ...........27 Balance the airplane laterally........................61 required at chartered club fields where qualified flight Sheet the bottom of the wing panels ............28 Install your receiver and battery pack ...........61 instructors are available. Cut out the wheel wells .................................29 Control surface throws ..................................62 Build the wing tips .........................................29 PREFLIGHT ........................................................63 Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone Build the flaps................................................30 Charge your batteries....................................63 number below: Build the ailerons...........................................32 Balance your propellers ................................63 Mount the flap and aileron servos.................32 Find a safe place to fly ..................................63 Academy of Model Aeronautics Join the wing panels .....................................33 Ground check your model .............................63 5151 East Memorial Drive Make the flap and aileron pushrods..............33 Range check your radio ................................63 Muncie, IN 47302 BUILD THE FUSELAGE .....................................34 Engine safety precautions.............................63 Preparation....................................................34 FLYING................................................................63 (800) 435-9262 Build the bottom of the fuselage ...................35 Fuel mixture adjustment................................64 Fax (765) 741-0057 Mount the servos...........................................36 Takeoff...........................................................64 or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org - 2 - INTRODUCTION International Miniature Aircraft Association 3. You must use a proper R/C radio that is in first 205 S. Hilldale Road class condition, the correct sized engine and correct Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Salina, KS 67401 components (fuel tank, wheels, etc.) throughout Top Flite Gold Edition Beechcraft T-34B Mentor. (913) 832 - 5569 your building process. www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/sanction.html Since this is a scale model with lots of detail, you’ll 4. You must properly install all R/C and other find it takes longer to complete than the sport models components so that the model operates properly on you’ve built before. But since this is a Top Flite Gold the ground and in the air. Edition kit, it isn’t more difficult to build than those NOTE: We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality kit and great instructions, but sport models. The Top Flite T-34B Mentor uses the 5. You must