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Use a ruler to align the stab side-to-side.
Using a tape measure or long ruler, measure from the stab to the wing tips as shown in the
diagram. Equalize that measurement right and left to be sure your stab is aligned.
Page 1: ... ARF aircraft on the planet However the ultimate success or failure of this aircraft is dependent upon proper assembly by you If you have questions about an assembly step please contact us or read the assembly thread for your airplane on RCGroups com before proceeding It is always better to slow down and be sure of your assembly than to rush through it and make a mistake which can cause a crash SA...
Page 2: ...airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world wrinkles may appear and disappear Wrinkles may be removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane The best tools to use are a heat gun and covering iron Apply the heat gently the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat and this will remove the wrinkles BE CAREFUL Too much heat applied too qu...
Page 3: ...and secure with the wheel collars as shown Slide one wheel axle assembly into a wheel pant and install the wheel assembly on the landing gear leg Tighten the locknut as shown to secure the assembly onto the gear leg Repeat for other side ...
Page 4: ...4 Install wood screws through gear into pants as shown Attach the gear to the fuselage with 4 40 screws use loctite Install gear cover plate as shown using thick CA or epoxy glue ...
Page 5: ...selage as shown HINGING The 70 slick comes with pre hinged and pre gap sealed wings ailerons to save time during your build You will need to hinge the tail All tail hinges are the same type and work the same way The below instructions cover the use of polyurethane and epoxy glue If you are using a type of specific RC hinge glue follow the direction on the hinge glue bottle ...
Page 6: ... We need the ends of the hinges to remain dry and clean so that the glue will bond them securely Place several drops of either polyurethane glue gorilla glue honey colored or epoxy 30 minute is preferred into the hinge holes on both the vertical stab and rudder Wipe away any excess which drips out with rubbing alcohol on a paper towel Insert the rudder hinges into the holes in the stab making sure...
Page 7: ...ane glue you may see more glue seeping out as it dries Wipe this away with alcohol Allow to dry Note about rudder servo For virtually all setups you will use a pull pull cable rudder system The following instructions describe this If you install a very heavy power system however you can use a push pull rudder system Photos are included at the end of the manual Remove covering over the rudder contr...
Page 8: ...n up any excess glue with alcohol Allow to dry A NOTE about servo arms on the 70 Slick The Slick uses ball links on its controls for precise control surface motion It is extremely important to make sure that the ball links have free motion throughout the servo travel and do not touch the servo arms For example when using Hitec servo arms this is easily accomplished by cutting or sanding away the c...
Page 9: ... The rudder pull pull cables are assembled as shown in the diagram Crimp the crimp tubes firmly with pliers and use a drop of thin CA glue on each crimp tube after you are done crimping Crimp the servo end of the cables first The cables cross once inside the fuselage to form an X ...
Page 10: ...just snug and without sagging Use the threaded pull cable ends screwing them into the ball joints as necessary to tighten the cables Remove the covering over the wing spar tube hole the wing bolt hole and the other holes in the front of the fuselage as shown Remove covering over the horizontal stabilizer opening Insert horizontal stabilizer DO NOT GLUE YET Temporarily install the wings onto the fu...
Page 11: ...a ruler to align the stab side to side Using a tape measure or long ruler measure from the stab to the wing tips as shown in the diagram Equalize that measurement right and left to be sure your stab is aligned ...
Page 12: ...d thin CA makes an excellent joint to covering material If your stab joint is not tight enough for thin CA glue or if you have to trim the opening to align the stab you can use thick CA glue as well Hinge the elevators onto the horizontal stabilizer starting with the elevator which has the joiner attached Use the same procedure as on the rudder Make sure the elevator can swing 45 degrees up and do...
Page 13: ... covering over the elevator servo opening and install elevator servo attached to an 18 24 extension as shown Assemble pushrod and install using black screws and locking nuts to attach the ball joints to the servo arm and control horn NOTE We recommend the use of one elevator servo with metal gears and at least 100 oz in of torque However enough hardware is supplied in your kit to install a second ...
Page 14: ...en the motor and firewall A set of wooden spacers is included in your kit these can be sanded to length or other plastic wood or metal spacers set can be used NOTE The correct distance between the firewall and the back of the spinner plate is 80mm NOTE Now is a good time to go over all joints on motor box landing gear mount and battery tray with thin CA glue for extra strength in these high stress...
Page 15: ...l the cowl and use the paper strips as guides to make holes in the cowl over the tabs You can use a twisting motion with your hobby knife to start these holes Use a 1 16 or smaller drill bit to finish making these holes Install wood screws into these holes and then remove Remove the cowl and screws and soak the plywood mounting tabs in thin CA glue This will strengthen the mounting tabs Re install...
Page 16: ...16 Remove the covering over the aileron servo openings and the aileron control horn slots as shown Use epoxy or polyurethane glue to install the aileron horns into each wing as shown ...
Page 17: ...rod as shown and attach the pushrod to the servo arms and aileron horn with black allen head screws and lock nuts Apply one side of the self adhesive Velcro tape to the battery tray the other to your battery Use the Velcro strap as a seatbelt to hold your battery in position Always make sure your battery is firmly strapped down before flight Install your receiver as shown on the receiver tray ...
Page 18: ...etter for precision flight and is much easier to land gracefully Control Throws Throws are given both in degrees and in millimeters measured at the end of the surface where the throw is greatest A throw meter is included to measure these angles Ailerons Low Rate 15 degrees 30 exponential High Rate 30 degrees 70 exponential Elevator Low Rate 15 degrees 30 exponential High Rate Maximum possible thro...
Page 19: ...eing unable to balance your Slick Also note that depending on the type of servo arm you use it may be necessary to mount the ball joint to the inside face of the servo arm and perhaps also use a spacer to keep the rudder pushrod from contacting the elevator as it swings We hope you enjoy your 3D HOBBY SHOP Aircraft Be sure to look for new aircraft and products coming soon from 3 D H O B B Y S H O ...
