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REQUIRED TOOLS:

KNIFE

LIGHTER

SANDPAPER (MEDIUM GRIT)

PLIERS

CA GLUE

SCREW DRIVERS

FILE OR RASP

REQUIRED COMPONENTS:

X1 2804 2300KV MOTOR (or similar)

X1 12AMP or 20AMP ESC

X1 950MAH 2S LIPO OR SIMILAR

X4 3.7G MICRO SERVO

BAMBOO SKEWERS 3MM

HEAT SHRINK TUBE 3mm

X2 10mm X 10mm X 2mm MAGNET (ROUND)

X10 MICRO HINGES (OPTIONAL)

VELCRO

X2 x 200mm CARBON STRIP 3mm x 0.6mm  (OPTIONAL)

M2 x10mm SCREWS

1mm PIANO WIRE

M2 PUSH ROD (200mm MINIMUM LENGTH)

** This model comes with the option for fixed style landing gear. The wings and fuselage
sections have alternate parts which accommodate 2mm struts for the main gear and 1mm
wire for the tailwheel. It is advised that the geared option only be used for tarmac or concrete
surfaces. Grass runways should be avoided when using the fixed gear.

Summary of Contents for VOUGHT F4U-1D CORSAIR

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY MANUAL AND USER GUIDE VOUGHT F4U 1D CORSAIR By 3D AEROWORKS ...

Page 2: ...nts used can be found on the last page of the user guide This model has taken many hours of hard work and testing in order to provide a nice flying aircraft Please do not share it Please show your appreciation by directing interested parties to the link below https cults3d com en 3d model various vought f4u 1d corsair GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS WINGSPAN 600mm PRINT TIME 46 hrs PRINT WEIGHT 200g FLYING...

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Page 5: ...ET ROUND X10 MICRO HINGES OPTIONAL VELCRO X2 x 200mm CARBON STRIP 3mm x 0 6mm OPTIONAL M2 x10mm SCREWS 1mm PIANO WIRE M2 PUSH ROD 200mm MINIMUM LENGTH This model comes with the option for fixed style landing gear The wings and fuselage sections have alternate parts which accommodate 2mm struts for the main gear and 1mm wire for the tailwheel It is advised that the geared option only be used for ta...

Page 6: ...be cleaned as LW PLA is prone to stringing Do this by gently sanding back the rough sections with a file sandpaper or blade until the surface is smooth 2 All faces which are to be glued to other parts need to be given a light sanding scuff the surface to assist with glue adhesion ...

Page 7: ...es not tear the print Test fit the sections of the fuse before gluing to ensure a clean fit 4 IF INSTALLING LANDING GEAR COMPLETE STEPS 24 25 THEN RETURN HERE Glue all sections of the fuse together except fuse 1 This will be glued on last in order to allow for cg balancing 5 Once glued with a sharp knife remove the false floor of the battery hatch see pic highlighted faces NOTE The removed section...

Page 8: ...its parent part this will make gluing the control surface easier when the time comes NOTE Do not force the hinge if it is too tight Loosen the slot by gently inserting a stanley knife Using the LW PLA as a hinge From the off cuts from the fuselage false floor cut small sections of 15mm x 7mm with the 7mm side being against the grain of the layers Test fit the pieces into the hinge slots of the con...

Page 9: ... to the control surface Then bend the hinges to 90deg back and forward a few times to make sure they are appropriately loose the outer aileron and elevator hinge may need to be trimmed See below 9 Fit the horizontal stabilisers to the fuselage using small sections of 3mm bbq skewers to align the stabilises and glue with CA ...

Page 10: ...wire and the elevators connection to the horizontal stabilisers before gluing the wire to the elevators or the elevators to the tail plane There should be un obstructed travel 11 Glue the rudder elevators and ailerons in place Make sure each control surface has full and free movement ...

Page 11: ...selage NOTE if using 3mm x 0 6mm carbon strip now is the time to install it Simply slide the carbon strip into the slot and cut it so it does not protrude out of the wing circled in red see image The cross structure of the fuselage spreads the load of the wings at the root which negates the need of a connecting spar in the fuselage 14 Run a string through the aileron servo wire tube from the mount...

Page 12: ... tabs will need to be trimmed Connect the ailerons to the servos using 1mm wire and the printed linkage locks 16 Using an appropriate length of skewer with 1mm steel wire on each end covered in heat shrink tubing connect the elevator and rudder to their relative servo Elevator left side Rudder right side ...

Page 13: ...d motor mount to the fuselage using m2 screws The mount holes may need to be pre drilled with a 2mm drill bit 19 Wire up the ESC to the motor The esc is intended to sit below the battery floor with the wires connecting to the battery through the hole in the mid section of the fuselage floor ...

Page 14: ...e hub The propeller blades will need to be pre drilled with a 2mm drill bit for ease of fitment Installing the propeller Install the blade to the hub and secure it with an m2 x 10mm screw screw direction towards the back of the hub Install the hub to the motor Secure with either metal nut provided or printed nut Install the spinner The spinner is designed with an m5 thread to suit most small motor...

Page 15: ...IF NOT USING LANDING GEAR SKIP AHEAD TO STEP 27 Bend up the 2mm section of piano wire according to the diagram below TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW The test wheel was a 45mm diameter x 17mm wide foam wheel FRONT VIEW ...

Page 16: ...he wing as pictured below Apply a small amount of hot glue to the outer bend of the leg red circle on image above This will hold it in place but also allow it to be removed if desired Fit the wheel and secure it with a shaft collar ...

Page 17: ...tured below SIDE VIEW ISO VIEW X mm refers to the distance required to fit the wheel and wheel lock of your choice to the axel Test wheel was printed 20mm diameter x 5mm wide 2mm should protrude from the wheel collar once fitted to allow crimping of the wire ...

Page 18: ...nto fuse 4 as pictured The tail wheel is designed to be free castering as such it requires a small collar to be fitted to the top of the shaft inside the fuse section This will need to be completed before assembling the fuselage sections ...

Page 19: ... of vice grips so that the collar will not slip off A drop of CA can also be added to ensure the collar does not spin with the wheel 27 BALANCING AND CG The ballast lead required should be placed in the hollow section of fuse 1 NOTE Balancing needs to be done with the propeller attached See below ...

Page 20: ...e spinner The spinner is designed with an m5 thread to suit most small motors with a regular cw thread Once balanced appropriately glue Fuse 1in place with ca Fit the battery using Velcro as required and balance the aircraft inverted on the CG marking points located 35mm aft of the leading edge at the wing root Using components mentioned in the parts list 30g of lead was needed in the nose section...

Page 21: ...r 15mm Aileron 10mm LAUNCHING It was found that the safest and most successful launch technique for this model was the under arm style The aircraft should be launched at approximately 20deg nose up at 50 to 75 power Too steep and the aircraft will stall too shallow and it will contact the ground ...

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Page 24: ...nk you for supporting us We hope you enjoy many hours of flying your micro F4U 1D If you have any questions regarding the build process or set up of your model please contact us at Aeroworks3d outlook com ...

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