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USING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before you begin assembling your 

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take some time to read through this entire instruction book.

It is designed to take you step-by-step through the process

and to give you added information on motor and radio

selection and set-up, balancing your aircraft, and flying

your model.  The time you spend will speed the assembly

process and help you avoid problems.

PREPARING FOR ASSEMBLY

You will need a work area of approximately 24 x 48" which has

been covered to protect it from adhesive, as well as cuts and

other damage. Many people cover their work area with a

sheet of dry wall (sheet rock) and/or waxed paper t o pre-

vent CA Glue and Epoxy from ruining the work surface.

CONSTRUCTION TIPS

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS READ A FEW STEPS AHEAD.

This will alert you to coming instructions and will help you

plan accordingly.

Using the Parts Identification section, familiarize yourself

with the various items included in your kit box.
Do not hesitate to ask questions.  Your local hobby dealer

and area flyers will most likely be happy to help, as they

want you to have a successful flying experience.  
You may also receive technical assistance from Carl

Goldberg Products, Ltd. via e-mail (questions@carlgoldberg-

products.com) or by telephone 1-678-450-0085.

ADHESIVES & GLUING TECHNIQUES

CA adhesives are specially formulated to firmly glue the

plywood, hardwood, and balsa used in your model and to

withstand the vibration and stresses of high performance

flight.  However, there are times, such as when you are

installing the stabilizer and fin on the fuselage and want

more set-up time for careful alignment and positioning,

then you should use epoxy. Occasionally, you also will

want to use thin CA, which "wicks" into the surrounding

areas. Aliphatic resin glue or similar water-based glues can

also be used, but they will add to the assembly time

because they dry so much more slowly than CA glue.

Remember,  when ever using any CA, you must be careful

to read instructions thoroughly, as you will have only sec-

onds for positioning of parts.  Be sure to trial fit parts

together before gluing.  Also, never use watery THIN type

CA glue for gluing plywood and hardwood parts.  Thin CA's

do not adequately bond these areas.

CAUTION

Some people may experience an allergic reaction when

exposed to fumes from CA glue or epoxy.  As with paints,

thinners, and solvents, it is always important to use glues

only where there is adequate ventilation to carry fumes

away.  A fan is recommended.  Also, special care must be

taken when using CA, as it will bond skin as well as other

surfaces.   Before using any CA, carefully read all label pre-

cautions. When using CA, protective eye-wear and care in

keeping the glue away from the face is highly recommend-

ed.  If CA does happen to get into the eye, hold lid open

and flush with water only.  Seek immediate medical atten-

tion.

COVERING

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ARF is covered in a premium polyester

film chosen by many of the world's top flyers for its beauty,

toughness, and ease of application and repair.  It is not

uncommon for ARF's to develop a few wrinkles in transit.

If this is true of your model, the situation is easily correct-

ed. Before you begin putting the pieces together, run

around the edge of the seams first then over the surface of

each section with an iron (either specially designed for air-

plane use or the more cumbersome household iron).

Apply the heat (set at about 350° F), following along with a

soft cloth and pressing down on the covering as you go

around.  This will more firmly set the covering adhesive into

the wood and keep your aircraft covering tight and smooth

in the future. Once you have ironed the seams stay away

from them with the heat or the covering  will slide when you

try to shrink the middle. If this happens the wrinkles will not

come out of the covering.

ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS AIRCRAFT

1 RADIO GUIDANCE SYSTEM  (3 CHANNEL

MINIMUM REQUIRED WITH 3 SERVOS)

2 FUTABA 3108 SERVOS (AILERONS)

1 FUTABA 3101 SERVO (ELEVATOR)

1 MICRO RECEIVER (GWS)

2 6” AILERON SERVO EXTENSION WIRE

1 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL (20 AMP

FOR LI-PO BATTERIES) 

1 2 OR 3 CELL 1500 MAH LI-PO BATTERY 

1 CA  ACCELERATOR

1 1 OZ. BOTTLE CA  MEDIUM GLUE

1 1/2 OZ. BOTTLE CA  THIN GLUE

1 5 MINUET EPOXY 

1 1/4” FOAM RUBBER

1 DOUBLE SIDED SERVO TAPE

1 ELECTRICAL TAPE

1 120 GRIT SAND PAPER

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES FOR ASSEMBLY

MODELING OR UTILITY KNIFE

WORK SURFACE (24" X48")

SMALL STANDARD & PHILLIPS SCREW-
DRIVERS

MASKING TAPE

NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS

24” RULER

FLEXIBLE STRAIGHT-EDGE

SOFT PENCIL

A FEW STRAIGHT OR "T" PINS

WIRE CUTTER (DYKES)

OPTIONAL HEAT GUN/COVERING IRON

HOT GLUE GUN

Summary of Contents for Endurance 400

Page 1: ...ienced instructor in your area Per the Federal Communications Commission you are required to use only those radio frequencies specified for Model Aircraft LIMITED WARRANTY Carl Goldberg Products Ltd has inspected and certified the components of this aircraft The company urges the buyer to per form his own inspection prior to assembly and to immediately request a replacement of any parts he believe...

Page 2: ...s do not adequately bond these areas CAUTION Some people may experience an allergic reaction when exposed to fumes from CA glue or epoxy As with paints thinners and solvents it is always important to use glues only where there is adequate ventilation to carry fumes away A fan is recommended Also special care must be taken when using CA as it will bond skin as well as other surfaces Before using an...

Page 3: ...le materials including paper plastic carpets vinyl leather wood inside an R C model or full size automobile Do not expose Li Po cells to water or moisture at any time Do not store batteries near an open flame or heater Do not assemble Li Po cells or pre assembled packs together with other Li Po cells or packs Do not allow a Li Po battery to be left unattended during charging or discharging Always ...

Page 4: ...ade slide the blade into each slot to make sure the covering is cleanly cut The slot is 2 5 8 from the end of the aileron Making sure that the aileron is upside down insert the wood control horn in the slot 2 Keep the control horn perpendicular to you table top and the end flush with the top of the aileron Thin CA glue the control horn into the aileron Repeat this process with the other aileron Ai...

Page 5: ...rt the servo wire plug into the hole in the rib in the aileron servo hole Slowly pull the servo extension through the wing till it exits the center wing rib hole HINT Look through the hole in the wing and pull back and forth on the string and the extension wire too feed it through the wing You can also use a length of music wire inserted through the wing with the extension plug taped to it 7 Inser...

Page 6: ...e pushrod wire meets the servo arm and make a 90 degree bend put the wire through the servo arm and attach the nylon swivel keeper Cut off any excess wire V TAIL INSTALLATION 1 Collect the following parts 1 V Tail 1 Fiberglass Fuselage 1 120 Grit Sand Paper 1 Using a soft lead pencil mark the location where the stab meets the fuselage 2 Remove the stab from the fuse and working 1 16 inside the dra...

Page 7: ...he elevator Slide the elevator into the V tail using the hinges 4 Repeat this process with the other elevator Align the two control horns so they are even with each other See Photo Carefully pull the elevators back out of the V tail and glue the control horns in place 5 Re insert the hinges into the elevators and placet them back onto the V tail Make sure the tip of the elevator is even with the t...

Page 8: ...The E En nd du ur ra an nc ce e 4 40 00 0 works the best using Li Po bat tery packs A 2 cell 1500 mAh Li Po battery or for the best performance a 3 cell 1500 mAh Li Po battery The speed controller needs to be designed for Li Po battery packs and able to handle no less than 25 amps of current draw Connect your speed controller to the motor per the instructions that comes with the speed con trol Bat...

Page 9: ...EVEN SLIGHTLY BEHIND the rear most recom mended position Before going to the field to fly with batteries fully charged turn on receiver and transmitter and actu ate all controls many times until you are satisfied with all functions Prior to the beginning of each day s flying make a range check of your equipment in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions in general with antenna collapsed yo...

Page 10: ... same manner themselves WHERE TO FLY Fly only in areas sanctioned for R C and known to be free of radio interference Ask your hobby dealer or other modelers if there is an R C flying field that is used by a local R C club This is the ideal place to fly If you don t know of an R C club nearby contact the Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA at the address on the front of this booklet for information on...

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