Top Flite Giant Scale Gold Edition P-51D Mustang Installation and operating instructions

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On page 13, INSTALL THE RETRACT SERVO
Before proceeding with installing the retract servo, the
retracts will need to be installed.
Note A: First, it is necessary to fuel proof and fortify the
retract mounting area, apply a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy to the areas shown. Allow the epoxy to cure
before moving on to the next step.
o 1. Use a 2mm hex wrench to remove the four set screws
(two per side) in the retract pivot. The first set on each side
secures the landing gear wire in the retract pivot. The second
set screw on each side locks the first set screw in the retract
pivot. Apply a drop of threadlocker to the threads of the set
screws. Reinstall the set screws making sure that they tighten
on the flats on the landing gear wires. Be sure to assemble
a left and right retract.
IMPORTANT UPGRADE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL ADDENDUM
Note: This addendum replaces all previous addenda. At Top Flite we strive to produce the best airplanes on the market.
Before we started shipping the P-51 Mustang .60 ARF we found that a couple of the parts did not meet our high quality
standards. We have included the new upgraded parts with this addendum.
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See Note A
See Note A

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o 2. Remove the 3mm set screws that were included with the
axles in the hardware package. Apply a drop of threadlocker
to the set screws and install them in the new axles. Slide
the new axles onto the landing gear wires tightening the set
screws on the flats at the end of the wires. Note the direction
of the axles.
o 3. Apply a drop of threadlocker to the threads of a 6-32
x 1/4" [6.4mm] socket head bolt. Install the bolt in a 4mm
wheel collar. Slide the wheel collar onto the axle and tighten
the 6-32 bolt. Slide a 3-1/4" [82mm] foam wheel on the axle
and secure the wheel with a second wheel collar. Make sure
the wheel turns freely.
o 4. Insert the retracts in the retract openings in the wing.
Adjust the position of the retracts so that the retract body
is centered on the mounting rails. Adjust the position of the
axle on the landing gear wire so that the wheel is centered
in the wheel well.
o 5. On the retract mounting rails, mark the four retract
mounting holes. Remove the retracts and drill a 7/64"
[2.7mm] pilot hole at each mark.
o 6. In one end of a 1/16" x 12" [1.6 x 12.7mm] wire
pushrod make a Z-bend. Insert the Z-bend in the nylon
horn on the retract.
o 7. Insert the retract wire in the retract pushrod tube.
Position the retracts on the retract rails. Secure the retracts
to the rails using four #6 x 1/2" [12.7mm] sheet metal screws.
Operate the retracts by pushing and pulling the retract wire.
Continue with the installation of the retract servo.

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On page 22, INSTALL THE COCKPIT AND CANOPY
The following instructions will show you how to assemble the
instrument panel before installing it in the fuselage.
o 1. Locate the plywood instrument panel, clear instrument
lenses and the two instrument decals.
o 2. Remove the backing from the instrument decal that has
the instrument faces missing. Attach the decal to the front
of the plywood instrument panel aligning the holes in the
plywood with the missing instrument faces.
o 3. Use a sharp hobby knife to cut out the openings for the
clear lenses.You can use a black marker or flat black paint to
cover any of the bare wood that is showing.
o 4. Attach the clear lenses to the back of the plywood
instrument panel by applying a couple of drops of medium
CA in the corners of the clear plastic. Do not get the CA close
to the lenses. The CA may cause the clear plastic to fog.
o 5. Use medium CA to glue the instrument decal with the
instrument faces to the back of the clear lenses.
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