GREAT PLANES Old Timer Instruction Manual

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clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue. 7. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, you should fly the model only with the help of a competent, experienced R/C pilot. Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well ...

etc.), this is the “short list” of the most important items required to build the Old Timer 40. We recommend Great Planes Pro™CA and Epoxy glue. ❏1 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6002) ❏1 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008) ❏6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045) ❏30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047) ❏Canopy glue ❏Hobby ...

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. • Wh ...

lie flat. ❏ 2. The stabilizer and fin LE and elevator and rudder TE are built using five laminations of balsa. These instructions will cover two methods to build them. The first method is quick and uses CA, but may be more difficult to sand a radius on the lamination.The second method require ...

762mm] balsa strips for the stab/elevator outer frame. Wet one side of the first strip by dipping your finger in water, then running it along the one side of the strip. Take care not to wet both sides. Using medium CA, secure the dry side of the strip to the middle of the stab center, working toward t ...

holding the strips in position. The strips should closely hold the shape of the stabilizer. ❏ 7. Use CA to glue the first strip to the front of the stabilizer center, the end of the stab TE and elevator LE and the rudder root. ❏ 8. Apply a bead of aliphatic resin to the next strip. Spread the glue ...