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Old 11-05-2007 | 02:55 PM
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Default RE: What else do I need?

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I have my 4*60 arf, my hitec eclipse 7 radio system, O.S. .91fs engine, glues and epoxy. Is there any thing else I need before I start? Thanks, Gene
The instruction manual will provide recommendations, it'd be good to go through that list.

As was mentioned, alcohol (denatured or rubbing) to clean alcohol. Acetone cleans CA residue, but be careful using it on plastics, it can fog the plastic.

I like to have a square handy for making sure the tail surfaces are properly aligned.

I use Balsarite to seal the engine and tank areas and any other places where fuel/oil could seep into wood. Epoxy, thinned with heat, not solvents, also works well for fuel proofing.

Lots of paper towels for cleaning up.

[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ778&P=ML]Great Planes Switch/Charge Jack Mounting Set[/link] is a good way to mount the switch and charge plug.