3D Hobby Shop EPP EXTRA 330SC Assembly Manual Download Page 1

 

 

 

Assembly Manual- 72” Extra 330SC 

Designed by Scott Stoops 

 

Thank you for purchasing this 3DHobbyShop ARF RC aircraft.  If you have any issues, questions, concerns or 
problems during assembly, please contact our tech department at: 

[email protected]

 or 1-830-990-6978 10am-5pm Central M-F 

 
SAFETY in Assembly 
 
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives.  Please follow all safety 
procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these important guidelines: 
 
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.  Safety glasses are the 
best way to protect your eyes. 
 
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power 
tools.  Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives.  Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches where they 
can roll off or be knocked off.   
 
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.   
 
ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children. 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE – We strive to provide the absolute best-quality 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. 
 
SAFETY in Flying 
 
SAFETY NOTICE:  This is NOT a toy!  It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme 
maneuvers.  It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.   
 
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly. 
 
NEVER fly near overhead power or utility lines.  If your airplane ever becomes stuck in a line or a tree DO NOT attempt to 
retrieve it yourself.  Contact the authorities for assistance in retrieving your aircraft.  Power lines are DANGEROUS and 
falls from ladders and trees CAN KILL! 
 
Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.  Spinning propellers are DANGEROUS! 
 
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety. 
 
Always fly within your control. 
 
Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for your radio system. 
 
Always obtain proper insurance before flying – contact the AMA at 

www.modelaircraft.org

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for EPP EXTRA 330SC

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: ...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 quickly can...

Page 3: ...ic Allen Wrench Driver Slide one wheel axle assembly into a wheel pant as shown above Be sure to orient the wheel pants to face forward when landing gear is installed on the fuselage Tighten the locknut as shown to secure the assembly onto the gear leg Repeat for other side 10mm Ny Lock Nut ...

Page 4: ...ants as shown Tip Drilling a 1 16 pilot hole will ease screw installation Attach the gear to the fuselage with 4mm screws use loctite 3mm Metric Allen Wrench Driver Install gear cover plate as shown using thick CA epoxy glue or clear silicone ...

Page 5: ...ific RC hinge glue follow the direction on the hinge glue bottle Quick HOW TO use PU Polyurethane glue Using hinge installation as the example 1 Apply Petroleum Jelly to center hinge joint using cotton swab 2 Lightly dampen all holes with water More important in dry climates 3 Squeeze in a small amount PU glue into all hinge holes 4 Install hinges 5 Wipe away glue as it expands and foams using rub...

Page 6: ...6 1 Apply Petroleum Jelly to center hinge joint using cotton swab 2 Lightly dampen all holes with water More important in dry climates Note Hinges are factory glued to the Rudder and Elevator halves ...

Page 7: ...glue into all hinge holes 4 Install rudder BE SURE to position tail wheel tiller wire as shown 5 Wipe away glue as it expands and foams using rubbing or denatured alcohol Keep an eye on it and wipe as required for the first 10 20 mins ...

Page 8: ...from areas indicated above Recommended covering removal tools 1 Hobby Knife 2 Soldering Iron Pencil Tip 3 Hot Knife Covering Removal FWD Anti Rotation Pin AFT Anti Rotation Pin Wing Tube Wing Bolt Aileron Servo Extension ...

Page 9: ... horizontal stabilizer DO NOT GLUE YET Temporarily install the wings onto the fuselage Use a ruler to center and align the stab side to side Horizontal Stabilizer Installation Builders Tip Use foam material to hold the horizontal stabilizer in place while aligning ...

Page 10: ...ore proceeding When stabilizer is centered and aligned drip Thin CA glue onto the stab to fuselage joint top and bottom NOTE We do not remove any covering form the horizontal stabilizer This keeps the stabilizer strong and 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 th...

Page 11: ...ner into left elevator half using Medium CA Press firmly into place to assure proper alignment Allow to dry Apply glue to left side elevator hinge holes using same method as rudder installation Elevator Installation ...

Page 12: ...12 Slide elevator into position as seen above Insert hinges and temporarily hold elevator in place using a small piece if masking tape ...

Page 13: ...13 Apply Medium CA to right elevator joiner slot Test fit before applying glue Apply glue and position right elevator in place ...

Page 14: ...14 Make sure the elevator can swing 45 degrees up and down minimum Apply masking tape strips to both elevator counterbalances allow to dry ...

Page 15: ...roper CG Electric power systems use Pull Pull rudder set up DLE30 Gas Engines use tail mounted Push Pull rudder set up Proceed to next page Rudder Control Horns for Electric Pull Pull set up Short Mounting Tabs Rudder Control Horn for Gas DLE30 Push Pull Long Mounting Tabs Elevator Control Horn Rudder and Elevator Control Horn Installation ...

Page 16: ...16 Remove covering from just inside of marker perimeter Repeat above steps on LEFT elevator ...

Page 17: ...e the ball joint as shown to hold the rudder horn in perfect alignment while the glue dries Clean up any excess glue with alcohol Allow to dry Instructions for pull pull rudder set up starting on page 20 Remove covering from Elevator Left and Rudder Right servo hole openings as seen above Elevator and Rudder Servo Installation ...

Page 18: ...all 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 corner of the arm as shown Rudder Elevator ...

Page 19: ...orque However enough hardware is supplied in your kit to install a second elevator servo in mirror image fashion on the other side of the fuselage Note that this may result in a tail heavy condition unless you are using a large and heavy power system Install the rudder servo servo arm and ball links with locking nuts as shown Pull Pull Rudder Cable Installation ...

Page 20: ... of the cables first The cables cross once inside the fuselage to form an X Use a lock nut to tighten the ball link into the rudder control horn Assemble the cables onto the pull wire ends pulling the cables snug before crimping We do not need the cables to be extremely tight just snug and without sagging Use the threaded pull cable ends screwing them into the ball joints as necessary to tighten t...

Page 21: ...the aileron control horns using the same installation techniques from elevator and rudder Attach the factory installed servo lead guide gently pull extension through internal wing structure 6 12 Servo Extensions depending on receiver location Aileron Servo Installation ...

Page 22: ...22 Builders Tip Apply a small piece of masking tape to temporarily secure aileron while installing pushrod hardware Install both aileron pushrods using hardware pictured above ...

Page 23: ...23 Locate items pictured above Use the SFG spacers to help locate blind nut mounting holes in the wing tip and SFG s Install SFG s as pictured SFG Installation Side Force Generator ...

Page 24: ...24 Place a small piece of masking tape on all four cowl mounting tabs mark the centers Install cowling and drill 4x holes for mounting screws Cowl Installation ...

Page 25: ...ts provided in your kit NOTE FOR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS For those using electric power systems the cowling can also be mounted using 4 of the supplied silver wood screws Install cowling using 4x 4 40 mounting screws and washers Check cowl to spinner fit 9 64 Drill Bit ...

Page 26: ...verted is often better 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 Ailerons Low Rate 15 degrees 30 exponential High Rate 30 degrees 70 exponential Elevator Low Rate 15 degrees 30 exponential High Rate Maximum possible throw at least 45 degrees 75 exponent...

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