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Instructions for Me-163 Komet model airplane

Thank you for purchasing the Messerschmitt 163 ‘Komet’ kit (37”, 94cms span) manufactured by

Fox Composites. These instructions are available as a free full-colour down-loadable Adobe Ac-

robat .pdf file on our website (www.fox-composites.com), and also on a CD-Rom in every kit box,

which you can print onto A4 paper if you wish. The .pdf file is viewable at 200%, without loss of

quality, so you can see the photos clearly. In addition, we have included high resolution versions

of all the photos used in the Manual, and some extra ones, on the CD for your assistance.

We strongly advise that you read this Instruction Manual completely, and make sure you under-

stand all of it, before commencing assembly of the ‘Komet’ kit. Note that we have shown photos

of several different planes in these instructions; both the original ‘prototypes’, and all-red and all-

grey ‘production’ kits - so please don’t get confused!

We hope you have much enjoyment and many safe flights with your ‘Komet’, and always welcome

feedback from Customers, and photos of your completed plane. If you have any technical ques-

tions about this product, or require spare parts, please contact us at: 

email:

[email protected]           

alternative email

:  [email protected]

website

http://www.fox-composites.com

address

:

Fox Composites Co., Ltd.   19/88  Moo 5.   Soi 53, Nongprue.   Banglamung. 

Pattaya.   Chonburi 20150.   Thailand.

Liability Exclusion

You have acquired a kit which can be assembled into a fully working and flying radio-controlled

model airplane when properly fitted with suitable equipment and accessories, and constructed ac-

cording to the current instructions provided by Fox Composites Co., Ltd. for the kit.

However, as the manufacturers of this kit, Fox Composites Co,. Ltd cannot influence the manner

in which the model is built, fitted out and operated, and we are unable to control the methods and

equipment you use to install, operate and maintain the radio control system components. There-

fore we are obliged to deny all responsibility and liability for any direct, or consequential, injury, loss,

damage or costs involved due to the incorrect or incompetent assembly, use or operation of this

product, or any circumstances connected with it. When operating this product you must assume

all responsibility for any resulting consequences.

Unless otherwise determined by binding law, Fox Composites Co,. Ltd. are excluded from paying

any compensation with regard to operation of our products. The maximum liability of Fox Com-

posites Co., Ltd with regard to this product is limited to the amount that you actually paid for the

kit in all circumstances.

Fox Composites Co., Ltd are unable to monitor whether you follow our instructions with regard to

assembly, operation & maintenance of the model airplane. Therefore we are not able to guaran-

tee or provide any contractual agreement with the operator or owner of the product that it will func-

tion correctly and safely. The operator of the product must rely on their own judgement in obtaining,

constructing and operating this model airplane.

Fox Composites Co., Ltd.

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Summary of Contents for ME-163 KOMET

Page 1: ...Fox Composites Co Ltd February 2008 version 1 0 F Fo ox x C Co om mp po os si it te es s M Me e 1 16 63 3 K Ko om me et t...

Page 2: ...can be assembled into a fully working and flying radio controlled model airplane when properly fitted with suitable equipment and accessories and constructed ac cording to the current instructions pr...

Page 3: ...equally important to use high quality glue and to prepare both parts to be joined properly When joining any com bination of fibreglass and wood parts together you must lightly sand both parts to prov...

Page 4: ...additional photos Currently kits are manufactured in all grey and all red but we may produce a camouflage version later A full list of kit contents including wood parts and hardware is included at th...

Page 5: ...od quality 3S1P or 4S1P Lipo pack of at least 2200mAH will be fine Ex pect about 3 5 4 5 minute flights with a battery of this capacity We are currently using Kokam 2200 3S and 3200 4S packs Servos Yo...

Page 6: ...he nose cone which is finally glued onto the fuselage permanently Tip You can wait to glue the nose cone on until the rest of the fuselage is finished which gives easier access when installing the bat...

Page 7: ...glued into the wings and the front wing joining rod If using the motor and battery packs recommended you will need to posi tion the middle of the battery approx over the front bulkhead centred on the...

Page 8: ...ized 11 1volt 3S1P battery pack shown is 25 x 25 105mm You can also fit a pair of 2S1P or a 4S1P pack in the same position for increased performance and flight duration When the plane is completed and...

Page 9: ...happens in flight and you have enough height speed they will usually work again after 10 15 sec onds of cooling and this allows to you make a circuit for landing In this case you know that you will ne...

Page 10: ...rod keep the canopy in place by pulling it backwards and down wards To remove the canopy you only need to slide it forwards a little until the fibreglass strip disengages from the fuselage and lift i...

Page 11: ...easiest if the wheel is very narrow approx 10mm 3 8 wide The current factory model has a single wheel fitted into the keel of the fuselage centred about 25mm back from the wing leading edge and this...

Page 12: ...s during manufacture The middle wing joiner also holds the battery tray into the fuselage passing thru the fibreglass tube that is glued onto the tray At the front of each wing root there is a shorter...

Page 13: ...re to keep the drill perpendicular to the bottom sur face of the elevators The holes should be just behind or against the balsa elevon L E spars Thread these holes right thru the elevons using an M3 t...

Page 14: ...he Receiver as far away as possible from the ESC and motor for the least chance of interference We fitted it on the back of the battery tray as shown also with velcro pads and in this case a 2 4GHz sy...

Page 15: ...ctly on the position of the wing bolts and can easily be checked by hanging the completed model on 2 lengths of thin string from the bolts with the wings pulled slightly away from the fuse lage as sho...

Page 16: ...especially nice to do and very axial Outside loops are OK but need a little more room so start these with plenty of height for the first few If you fit a rudder then you will find then Komet very neut...

Page 17: ...uch as I do It reminds me of my Club 20 pylon racing days I am sure you could fit many other makes and types of motor but the ones we have mentioned here are a guide Have fun Jim Kit Contents 1 Fusela...

Page 18: ...Fibreglass rod 7mm x 85mm anti rotation dowels 1 Fibreglass tube I D 7 x 70mm to secure battery tray 2 Allen bolt M4 x 20mm wing fixing bolts 2 Washers for M4 bolts for above 2 M3 x 35mm threaded rod...

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