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Building Instructions for the Schweizer 300 scale body kit

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Century Helicopter Product’s Schweizer 300 scale helicopter
body kit. This kit offers an easy entry into scale radio controlled helicopter flying whether you are just
beginning into helicopters,  getting into scale or an accomplished pilot.  Though designed for the proven
reliability of Century’s Hawk helicopter mechanic  Your new helicopter is sure to be an attention grab-
ber at your local flying site.

Warning

This Schweizer 300 body must be assembled and installed strictly in accordance with these instructions.
Failure to do so could cause failures in the body structure or the helicopter mechanics. Such failures
could result in serious injuries. It is recommended that if you are in doubt of your abilities, you should
seek the assistance from experienced radio control modelers and associations. As a manufacturer, we
assume no liability for the use of this product.

Pre-assembly Information

Upon opening the Schweizer 300 body kit, you will find the major fiberglass and clear component parts
and hardware bags.  Hardware is identified by size of the fastener or part.  This is done for ease of
assembly.  Be careful when opening the bags as not to lose any hardware, whenever possible keep all
screws in a container until you use them up through the assembly process.  Care has been taken in the
filling and packing of each bag. However, mistakes do happen. If there is a shortage or missing hardware,
please contact us at:

Century Helicopter Products

523 Sinclair Frontage Road

Milpitas, CA 95035

(408)942-9525

Summary of Contents for Schweizer 300 Scale

Page 1: ...AL CLEAR WINDSHIELD WINDOWS CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDSHIELD WINDOWS CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDSHIELD WINDOWS CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDSHIELD WINDOWS CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDSHIELD WINDOWS OPENABLE PILOT DOORS OPENABLE PILOT DOORS OPENABLE PILOT DOORS OPENABLE PILOT DOORS OPENABLE PILOT DOORS REAR SCALE STRUTS REAR SCALE STRUTS REAR SCALE STRUTS REAR SCALE STRUTS REAR SCALE STRUTS SIMPLE QUICK RELEASE MOUNTING SIMPLE QUICK RE...

Page 2: ...rthehelicoptermechanics Suchfailures couldresultinseriousinjuries Itisrecommendedthatifyouareindoubtofyourabilities youshould seektheassistancefromexperiencedradiocontrolmodelersandassociations Asamanufacturer we assumenoliabilityfortheuseofthisproduct Pre assemblyInformation UponopeningtheSchweizer300bodykit youwillfindthemajorfiberglassandclearcomponentparts andhardwarebags Hardwareisidentifiedb...

Page 3: ...kinprogress Schweizer300BodyKit CompleteSteps1through10 Schweizer300HawkConversionKit CompleteSteps11 18 Symbolsusedtohelpassistyouinbuildingthekit HardwareDescriptionandIdentification M3x6 3x6mmandcanrefertoscrewsorfasteners Apply threadlock Special Attention Repeat Steps as specified Partially tighten Purchased Separately Cut away Shaded Portion Helpful Tip Thetoolsandmaterialslistedbelowarethe ...

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Page 5: ...erthehingepinwithinthedoorframewiththedoorclosed Make twomarksontheoutsideofthecabinateachhingewithapencil Straightenouta paperclipbendthelast1 4 withpliers90degrees Heatthebentendofthepaper clipwhileholdingwithpliersandinsertalongthemarkspreviouslymade Insertinto thesolidsectionofthecabinhinge thebentsection thehotmetalwillmeltperfect sizeholesintothehingepins Beforeinstallingthedoor addasmallamo...

Page 6: ...markedpositions Attachthegasolinetank tothetanktrayusingtwo3x10mmselftapping screws Applyasmallamountof goop adhesive betweenthetankandtanktraybeforetightening downthescrews Makesureyouorientatethe tankcorrectlyinthetanktray Repeatthisprocess forthesecondtank Ifyoulightlycoattheselftappingscrews with goop adhesive youwillbelesslikelyto causecracksinthegasolinetankfiberglass Makeoneleft andrightsid...

Page 7: ...own thisisoppositetotheinstructionmanualandisrequired forclearanceontheelevatorpushrod Shortsteelball change Step13 Whilelookingatthenoseofthehelicopter attachthecompleted cabinsettothehelicopterbystartingfrom45degreesandalignone sidebodymountpostwiththerubbergrommetonthecorrespond ingsideandengagethebottomhook Lifttherearremainingedge andflexthecabingentlytoengagethesecondbodymountpost Attachonef...

Page 8: ...ate part between the ball bearing and the tail pitch ball links Reassemble the parts and epoxy or JB Weld the lock ring in place At Step 32 mount the bellcrank with the pitch plate assembly engaged While assembling the tail rotor grips examine the individual grips one half has the recess molded for the 2mm nuts This half of the grip has to be facing away from the gearbox when complete Wait until t...

Page 9: ...with one 3mm Locknut on the inside Once both sets of struts are tightened on the lower side frames align the struts and tighten the ends on the tail boom Step17 Thetailboombeaconcanbedetailedandisrecom mendedtobebondedtotherearmoststrutmount Whendisassemblingthetailformaintenance or replacementitwillcomeoffwiththestruts Step18 Afterattachingtherudderpushrod followthedirectionsinStep 44tosetuptheta...

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Page 11: ...efulofmaintaining balancewhenaddingpainttothetailrotorblades AlittlegoesalongwayinthishighRPMenvironment Finaltoucheswouldincludepaintingthenavigationlightbeaconbrightred andthegasolinetankfillercapsabrightsilver witharedtopcap Thiscanbedonewithplasticmodelpaints Decalsareprovidedtosimulatethegasolinetankholddown straps AddedRealism Studythephotographsorafullscaleexampletoseewhereyoumightbeabletoa...

Page 12: ...033 1 FrontFiberglassCabinOnlyw Fairing Beacon RedorYellow CN1033 2 WindshieldOnly CN1033 3 FrontFiberglassCabin Front Windshield RedorYellow CN1033 4 SideDoorw SideWindow 1sideonly RedorYellow CN1033 5 FuelTankw SupportTray 1sideonly RedorYellow CN1033 6 QuadTailSupportStruts CN1033 7 Horizontal VerticalFins RedorYellow CN1033 8 WireTailSkidAssembly CN1033 9 Decal RedorYellow CN1033 10 TailFin Bo...

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