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Locate and prepare the top spar section (SP-

T). Test fit this to the bottom spar section and 

when satisfied with then fit, glue it to the bot

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tom spar section. Secure it with straight pins 

until the glue has cured.

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Locate and prepare the wing ribs W1 through 

W11.  Put  W1  aside  for  now,  it  will  be  in-

stalled  after  the  top  spar  section  has  been 

installed.  Place  each  rib  into  its  respective 

location. Make sure each tab is bottomed in 

the appropriate notches before applying and 

glue.

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Locate  and  prepare  the  trailing  edge  spar 

(TES). When satisfied with the fit, glue LES 

to TES-B.

The wing bottom sheeting assembly with FLE (right), SP-B 

(Center) and TES (left) installed.

PHOTO L

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On  the  first  wing  panel  we  will  also  install 

the wing joiners. To do this we must first cut 

the openings in W1 for them Cut and remove 

the material indicated just behind FLE, both 

sides of the spar and just ahead of the trail-

ing edge spar. See the photo N for the correct 

locations.

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Locate and prepare WJ1, two WJ-2’s and one 

WJ-3. Test fit these parts and when satisfied 

with the fit, apply glue and install. Use some 

cloths  pins  or  other  clamps  to  assure  good 

contact with the mating surfaces.

PHOTO M

When installing ribs, make sure they are bottomed in there slots 

and in good contact with the bottom sheeting before applying 

glue.

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Install  W1  at  this  time.  Note  that  the  spar, 

FLE and TES all have the dihedral angle cut 

into them. Make sure W1 is seated into these 

components for the correct dihedral angle

Remove material in these areas.

Photo N: In preparation for installing the wing joiners on this 

wing section, the material indicated must be removed. 

Poto  O:  The  ply  wing  joiners  have  been  attached  and  are 

clamped in place with cloths pins until the adheasive has set.

PHOTO N

PHOTO O

Summary of Contents for Li'l Pup

Page 1: ...Top Notch Products Li l Pup Assembly Manual Top Notch Products Company P O Box 1051 Goodlettsville TN 37072 Phone 615 866 4327 www TopNotchKits com ...

Page 2: ... glue Two common brands are Elmer s and Titebond However to really speed things up you may want to also get some Cyanoacrylate also known as CA type adhesives in thick and thin viscosities During the assembly sequences you will be directed to locate and prepare parts If you look in the back of this manual you will see several pages called Parts Locator Just locate the part in the alphabetical list...

Page 3: ...nd D Locate F9 and test fit it onto the pins Remove F9 and apply glue to the side that will face FSD L then return it to the pins and hold it firmly into contact with FSD L until the glue has cured c Move the pins to holes A and E on the fuselage side FS L Test fit the FSD L as sembly to FS L and then remove it from the pins apply glue and reinstall it onto the pins Hold it firmly into contact wit...

Page 4: ...hould be facing forward Install F2 and F3 in the same manner using the square to assure a 90 installation 5 Next we will join the fuselage sides place the left fuselage side assembly on the bench and test fit the right fuselage side assembly to it All tabs should fit into all the notches Apply glue to EMM the Firewall F2 and F3 and install the right side onto the left side Use some weights to keep...

Page 5: ...stra tion pins and then glue and install HA B Note and observe the correct direction of HA B labeled on the part The fuselage bottom sheeting is composed of seven sections that must be assembled before installing They are BS 1 through BS 7 Note that BS2 and BS7 are 1 16 ply and all remaining sections are 1 16 balsa Locate and prepare BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 BS5 BS6 and BS7 Test fit these sections together...

Page 6: ...u can install the 3 16 dowels and the skids now 14 Locate the stabilizer ST and the vertical fin FN and prepare them Use the square and glue the vertical fin to the stabilizer Sand the leading edges to a slight radius This assem bly can be installed now or after covering if desired 15 Locate the rudder RU and one of the con trol horns CH The control horn must be installed on the right side of the ...

Page 7: ...hod to install the tip sheet ing TS 3 Locate and prepare seven bottom cap strips Bottom Caps Glue one into each location between LES B and TES B Note that they will fit into the notches provided 4 Locate and prepare the false leading edge FLE Test fit this into the notches in the leading edge sheeting When satisfied with the fit Glue to LES B Make sure FLE is bot tomed in the slots and held firmly...

Page 8: ...in W1 for them Cut and remove the material indicated just behind FLE both sides of the spar and just ahead of the trail ing edge spar See the photo N for the correct locations 11 Locate and prepare WJ1 two WJ 2 s and one WJ 3 Test fit these parts and when satisfied with the fit apply glue and install Use some cloths pins or other clamps to assure good contact with the mating surfaces PHOTO M When ...

Page 9: ...eting Apply aliphatic resin glue to ribs W1 W2 W3 and W11 in their entirety Apply glue to all remaining ribs from the spar to the false leading edge and from the trailing edge to the trailing edge spar Along the entire false leading edge and along the entire trailing edge spar At this point everything under the top sheeting except the trailing edge and the top spar will have glue applied Apply a b...

Page 10: ... Pup with glow power you will need to cover the entire model to fuel proof it However if you are going to fly your Li l Pup with electric power the only part that must be covered is the wing The fuse lage and empennage can be covered painted or just left as raw wood if desired Follow the instructions supplied with the covering material that you select It is much easier to cover all the indi vidual...

Page 11: ...y club and they will arrange to help you get up to speed so you can enjoy the greatest hobby sport on the planet To locate a club in your area and get a contact number ask at your local hobby shop or check the Academy of Model Aeronautics web site http www modelaircraft org For information on a club and sanctioned flying site near you Photo W To simplify working on your Li l Pup a handy plywood st...

Page 12: ...X 4 X 7 AC Ply Fuselage Former F6 1 1 1 16 X 4 X 7 AC Ply Fuselage Former F7 14 1 3 32 X 4 x 36 Balsa Fuselage Former F8 14 1 3 32 X 4 x 36 Balsa Fuselage Former F9 16 2 1 64 X 2 X 8 Ply Fuselage Wing Saddle FLE 11 2 1 8 X 4 X 36 Balsa False Leading Edge FN 11 1 1 8 X 4 X 36 Balsa Vertical Fin FSD L 5 1 1 16 x 4 x 36 Balsa Left Fuselage Side Doubler FSD R 5 1 1 16 x 4 x 36 Balsa Right Fuselage Sid...

Page 13: ... W1 2 1 1 16 x 4 x 36 Balsa Wing Rib 1 W1 6 1 1 16 X 3 X 36 Balsa Wing Rib 1 W10 4 1 1 16 X 3 X 36 Balsa Wing Rib 10 W10 9 1 1 16 X 3 X 36 Balsa Wing Rib 10 W11 4 1 1 16 X 3 X 36 Balsa Wing Rib 11 W11 9 1 1 16 X 3 X 36 Balsa Wing Rib 11 W12 14 2 3 32 X 4 x 36 Balsa Wing Rib 12 W2 2 1 1 16 x 4 x 36 Balsa Wing Rib 2 W2 6 1 1 16 X 3 X 36 Balsa Wing Rib 2 W3 2 1 1 16 x 4 x 36 Balsa Wing Rib 3 W3 6 1 1...

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