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SPITFIRE MK                       

Item code: BH149.

                       

Instruction Manual

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When  you  are  sure  that  everything  is  aligned  

correctly,  mix  up  a  generous  amount  of  30  minute   

epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the 

stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting 

platform  sides  in  the  fuselage.  Slide  the  stabilizer  in 

place and re-align. Double check all of your measure-

ments one more time before the epoxy cures. Remove 

any  excess  epoxy  using  a  paper  towel  and  rubbing 

alcohol and hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins or 

masking tape.

A/B Epoxy glue

Elevator control horn

Drill a hole

1.5 mm

Top side

C/A glue.

After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking 

tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer in place and 

carefully inspect the glue joints. Use more epoxy to fill 

in any gaps that may exits that were not filled previ-

ously and clean up the excess using a paper towel and 

rubbing alcohol.

M2 Lock nut

M2

Elevator pushrod

Bottom side.

Silicone Tube

2. ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION

  

1)  

Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend 

down at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving 

about 6mm beyond the blend.

  

2)  

Insert the 90 degree bend down through the 

hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper 

over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo 

arm retaining screw.

Elevator servo

Elevator pushrod

Secure.

Cut.

Snap keeper

Secure.

Flaslink

Pushrod wire

servo arm

X. RUDDER INSTALLATION

Rudder install as same as the way of aileron. 

Summary of Contents for BH149

Page 1: ...m2 Wing type Naca Airfoil Spinner 95mm Gear type Air retract gear with oleo struts included Parts listing required not included Radio 06 channels SPECIFICATION SPITFIRE MK Servo 08 servos Servo mount...

Page 2: ...Vertical stabilizer with pre installed rudder 1 Horizontal stabilizer with pre installed elevator halves To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assemb...

Page 3: ...reat trouble to keep construction as simple as possible without making any compromises in the area of safety Note regarding the film covering Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering...

Page 4: ...ered stick a pin through the middle of the hinge to hold it in position Aileron Flap Bottom side 1 1 REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS 1 Door mounting wheel 2 Retract main gear 3 Wheels 4 Plastic parts for bott...

Page 5: ...cure it by A B Epoxy glue 2 INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets on to the aileron servos 2 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the pre cut se...

Page 6: ...down through the hole in the control horn Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the control horn Install the control horn retaining screw and remove the masking tape from the ail...

Page 7: ...eat the procedure to install the opposite gear Secure 3x4mm Drill a hole 3mm diameter Bottom side Top side 3x6mm Secure IV PLASTIC PART OF BOTTOM WING Install and secure the wheel See pictures below R...

Page 8: ...ry This Z bend should be inserted into the throttle arm of the engine when the engine is fitted onto the engine mount Fit the engine to the engine mount using the screws provided See pictures below V...

Page 9: ...f fuel tank Insert and tighten the screw Be sure to equip air vent pipe Tubing for re fuelling Not included Tygon tubing Gas And silicone tubing Methanol 5mm 5 Test fit the stopper assembly into the t...

Page 10: ...e crankshaft of the engine The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 3 Slide t...

Page 11: ...ng yet A A A A Remove the covering 5 With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned mark the shape of the fuselage on the top and bottom of the tail plane using a water soluble non permanent felt ti...

Page 12: ...s fully cured remove the masking tape or T pins used to hold the stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue joints Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that may exits that were not filled previ...

Page 13: ...pushrod Rudder control horn M2 Lock nut M2 Snap keeper Flaslink Pushrod wire Servo arm Rudder pushrod Rudder servo 2 A B Epoxy glue 1 Push in XI MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET 1 Set the tail wheel a...

Page 14: ...s Be careful not to overtighten the screws Secure XII INSTALLING VALVE CONTROL Please see pictures below Drill a hole 2 5mm diameter 3 way conector Valve one way Valve control Air line sets Connector...

Page 15: ...SPITFIRE MK Item code BH149 Instruction Manual 15 Item code BH149...

Page 16: ...system 3 Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver You may want to plug an aileron extension into the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead easier when you are installin...

Page 17: ...cks to hold the lower edges of the canopy tightly against the canopy hatch Install the spinner backplate propeller and spinner cone The spinner cone is held in place using two 3mm x 8 mm machine screw...

Page 18: ...model by changing the position of the receiver battery and re ceiver If you are unable to obtain good balance by doing so then it will be necessary to add weight to the nose or tail to achieve the pr...

Page 19: ...on a fire this can lead to an explosion Keep all onlookers especially small children and animals well back from the area of operation This is a flying aircraft which will cause serious injury in case...

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