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Page 1: ...The Curtiss Please read this manual carefully before operating this plane Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...o interference from sources outside of your control Interference may result in a momentary loss of control so it is always recommended that this product be used in a suitably open outdoors space This...

Page 3: ...2 13 Model Flying Precautions Pre flight Checks 14 14 Flying Your P 40N P 40N General Tips Spare Parts Listing Decal Application Guidelines Decal Tips 15 16 17 17 18 18 American USAAF Markings British...

Page 4: ...P 40N from Durafly The Durafly P 40N captures beautifully not only the classic lines of this much loved though often over shadowed fighter but with the multiple national markings provided in the box...

Page 5: ...E MODEL OrangeRx R720X 7ch 2 4Ghz Receiver Part No R720X 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 CONTENTS OF BOX 10 1 Main Wing 2 Fuselage 3 Horizontal Tail Set 4 Plastic Scale Parts 5 Spinner 6 Bomb 7 Propeller Blades 8...

Page 6: ...18 of this manual for illustrated guides on how to apply each set 2A Locate both aileron and flap control horns plates and push rods Screw each horn in place as shown below using the screws provided A...

Page 7: ...1 7x15mm 3 Repeat this process for the rudder and elevator control horns ensuring the screws tighten firmly into the control horn plate on the opposite side of each control surface 1 7x15mm 4...

Page 8: ...c screw tabs key fully into the fuselage sides Repeat with the second half and once aligned screw firmly in place with the 3x8mm screws as shown A little glue may be applied at this stage for added se...

Page 9: ...y on the fuselage Once in place screw the wing firmly down using the screws provided as shown below 7 Push each of the propeller blades fully into the slots of the spinner back plate Note that the num...

Page 10: ...roperly onto the base of the shaft Fit the supplied washer then nut onto the shaft and tighten the nut firmly to the shaft 9 Position the spinner in place over the back plate and insert the 3x50mm bol...

Page 11: ...ube onto the leading edge of the left wing panel as illustrated below 10 Position the radiator cowl into place on the bottom leading edge of the wing Using the 2x20mm screws supplied screw directly in...

Page 12: ...bolts and components ensuring all are secure and firmly in place 11 The final stage of assembly is to test fit droppable bomb Simply drop the bomb into the slot on the underside of the wing center and...

Page 13: ...the flight battery to the ESC to power up the electronics With the model now armed ensure all servos are centered and all control surfaces are level If not adjust by turning the control clevis s by ha...

Page 14: ...via both in most cases set mid flap with a distance of 25mm 1 between the trailing edge of the wing and the flap see below For full flaps a distance of 60mm 2 3 is recommended In the up flap position...

Page 15: ...freely in position 2 If not adjust the travel end points on this aux channel until satisfied 12 Your P 40N has two lipo options either a 60 65C 2200mah 3S or 25 30C 2200mah 4S both options weigh appro...

Page 16: ...P 40N should now be ready for flight However we recommend you read and follow the advice given in the following pages of this manual before flying your model 13 Battery and receiver location Battery...

Page 17: ...y position inside model accordingly 8 If you are an inexperienced model pilot seek the help and assistance of an experienced pilot to perform these final checks and to test fly the model for you Selec...

Page 18: ...ottle is very exciting but generally only need as desired A full airshow routine can be performed on either the 3 or 4S set up including loops rolls low banked passes Slipt S s etc all vertical maneuv...

Page 19: ...fter a successful test flight A 4S 2200mah 25 30C is the preferred pack to use on the P 40N If running a 3S 2200mah set up it is recommended that a pack with a discharge rating of 60C or higher be use...

Page 20: ...plied decals will take you longer than assembling the model This is because great care must be taken when doing so The decals are vinyl type and so need to be applied in a certain way Please follow ca...

Page 21: ...ow Use of a cloth to cover the head of the iron is recommended to help prevent damage to the foam and the decal A house hold iron can be used if no covering iron is available Rub the clear front film...

Page 22: ...3 07 04 08 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 14 01 02 02 08 08 03 06 03 08 0 04 06 02 01 USAAF P 40N Lulu Belle Flown by 2nd Lt Philip Adair 89th Fighter Squadron 80th Fighter Group Nagahuli India early 1944...

Page 23: ...09 17 17 01 05 03 07 02 06 04 08 11 18 11 15 16 22 23 23 21 21 22 18 09 DECAL SET 20...

Page 24: ...10 10 14 14 14 14 04 05 7 05 01 DECAL SET 21...

Page 25: ...British RAF Markings Curtiss P 40N Kittyhawk FB IV FX781 LD C RAF No 250 Sq Italy 1944 22...

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Page 28: ...01 06 02 05 03 04 Soviet Air Force Markings Soviet Air Force P 40N 2nd GvIAP Northern Fleet Late 1943 25...

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Page 31: ...01 05 06 03 04 02 Dutch NEIAF Markings NEIAF P 40N Wham Bam ML KNIL No 120 Sqdn New Guinea 1944 28...

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Page 34: ...01 03 05 06 04 02 Australian RAAF Markings RAAF Curtiss P 40N Kittyhawk FB IV LG A A29 1011 No 75 Sqdn New Guinea early 1945 31...

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Page 37: ...1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 3 Propeller decals 34...

Page 38: ...es not climb well Limited Radio Range 1 charge replace batteries Model moves backwards 1 Prop installed backwards 1 Turn the props around 1 Charge the batteries 2 Install a full charged battery 3 Chec...

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