Top Flite Models F4U Corsair Manual, Instruction Book

13, ❏❏6. Notch the inner end of the shaped LE and TE stock to match the plan. ❏❏7. Glue the TE to the ribs. Notice that T-7 is glued flush with the top (toward plan) edge of the TE. ❏❏8. With the wing slightly weighted down so the entire top spar and all the jig tabs rest on…

29, ❏ 9. Look at the photo and the plan. Make FWD and AFT wedges from 3/16" or 1/8" leftover balsa. Note the clearance holes in the aft wedge for the elevator torque rods. ❏ 10. Glue the wedges in place. Use masking tape to protect the stab while you sand the tops of the wedges flush. Fi…

31, edge of the engine mount. Mark, drill and tap the engine mounting holes to accept 8-32 socket head cap screws. ❏ 6. Center your engine mount over the lines you drew on the face of the firewall. Mark and drill the engine mount holes in the firewall. Install the engine mount on the firewall …

20, ❏ 12. If you are installing the optional cockpit kit, glue F-7 and the cockpit deck in position as indicated in the photo. Otherwise, trim off both edges of the cockpit deck along the precut lines and install it in the notches in the upper part of the formers. ❏ 13. Glue F-8, F-9 and F-10 to …

19, FUSELAGE TOP NOTE: The 1/8" die-cut plywood formers are stamped only with the necessary portion of their name (F-3B is stamped 3-B). IMPORTANT: All formers should be installed with the STAMPED IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FACING FORWARD. This is necessary to line up the pushrod hole…

6, Top Flite Models F4U Corsair SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED ❏ 2 oz. Thin CA Adhesive (GPMR6003) ❏ 2 oz. Medium or Thick CA (GPMR6009) ❏ 6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045) ❏ 30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047) ❏ Hand or Electric Drill ❏ Drill Bits: 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 13/64", 7/32", 1/…