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3. Install an on/off switch in the fuselage following the

instructions that came with the switch.

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1. Cut the canopy on the cut lines. Glue the canopy to the

fuselage. We find that R/C-56 canopy glue works well for this.

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2. Cut the exhaust stacks as shown. Cut the set of six

exhaust stacks in half. One half is glued to the cowl and the
other is glued to the fuselage. Glue to both sides of the cowl
with R/C-56 canopy glue.

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3. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals

from the sheet.

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4. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily

fingerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with
a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water–about one
teaspoon of soap per gallon of water. Submerse the decal in
the soap and water and peel off the paper backing.

Note:

Even though the decals have a “sticky-back” and are not the
water transfer type, submersing them in soap & water allows
accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath.

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5. Position the decals on the model as seen on the box

cover. Holding the decal down, use a paper towel to wipe
most of the water away.

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6. Working from the middle to the outside, use a piece of

soft balsa or something similar to squeegee remaining
water from under the decal. Apply the rest of the decals the
same way.

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1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the

trims. If necessary, remove the servo arms from the servos
and reposition them so they are centered. Reinstall the
screws that hold on the servo arms.

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2. With the transmitter and receiver still on, check all the

control surfaces to see if they are centered. If necessary, adjust
the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces.

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3. Make certain that the control surfaces and the carburetor

respond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram. If any
of the controls respond in the wrong direction, use the servo
reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected to
those controls. Be certain the control surfaces have remained
centered. Adjust if necessary.

Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accurately
measure and set the control throw of each control surface
as indicated in the chart that follows. If your radio does not
have dual rates, we recommend setting the throws at the
low rate setting.

Set the Control Throws

Check the Control Directions

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY

Finishing Touches

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Summary of Contents for COMBAT MUSTANG Combat P-51 ARF

Page 1: ...his kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr...

Page 2: ...ze airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Combat P 51 ARF if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 2 You must...

Page 3: ...1 Blades 5 pack HCAR0211 2 oz 57g Spray CA activator GPMR6035 R C 56 Canopy glue JOZR5007 CA applicator tips HCAR3780 Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that will help you build...

Page 4: ...bico com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer If a hobby shop is not...

Page 5: ...2 Aileron Torque Rod Horns 2 2mm Flat Washers 2 1 4 20 Nylon Wing Bolts 4 3 x 19mm Machine Screws 8 2 x 19mm Washer Head Screws 2 2 5mm Set Screws 1 2 5mm Hex Wrench 1 Elevator Joiner Wire 1 Spinner 1...

Page 6: ...e wing Use rubbing alcohol to clean any excess epoxy from the aileron and wing 3 Remove any pins you may have inserted into the hinges Adjust the aileron so there is a small gap between the LE of the...

Page 7: ...t be towards the wing tip With a fine tip felt tip pen draw the outline of the plates onto the wing Using a sharp 11 hobby blade or the Expert Tip that follows carefully cut the covering from the wing...

Page 8: ...the threads When the CA has cured install the servo into the servo tray using the hardware provided with your servo 2 Locate a 2 x 114mm pushrod wire threaded on one end Screw a nylon clevis and a si...

Page 9: ...al stab into the fuselage Position the horizontal stab so that it is centered in the fuselage The distance from each end of the horizontal stab to the fuselage should be the same distance 3 Once the h...

Page 10: ...re in the horizontal stab Remove the pins and then apply six drops of thin CA to each of the hinges 7 Insert the vertical fin into the slot in the fuselage Trace the outline of the fuselage onto the f...

Page 11: ...pply a couple of drops of thin CA into the holes to harden the threads When the CA has cured install the servo into the servo tray using the hardware provided with your servo 5 Install the screw lock...

Page 12: ...rks Align the marks that are in line with the engine mounting rails with the lines on the firewall Align the center of the engine with the lines on the firewall Tack glue the mount to the firewall 5 M...

Page 13: ...cowl and screws 4 Place the spinner backplate onto the engine followed by the propeller Tighten the prop nut against the washer When the propeller is tight place the spinner onto the backplate holding...

Page 14: ...water away 6 Working from the middle to the outside use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee remaining water from under the decal Apply the rest of the decals the same way 1 Turn on...

Page 15: ...y upon the adhesive on the back of the lead weight to permanently hold it in place Over time fuel and exhaust residue may soften the adhesive and cause the weight to fall off Use 2 sheet metal screws...

Page 16: ...ration can also cause your fuel to foam which will in turn cause your engine to run hot or quit We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fin...

Page 17: ...ull scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be used to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established I will abide by the safety rules...

Page 18: ...e In fact throwing the plane can be more difficult than letting the plane fly out of your hand Be smooth on the elevator stick allowing the model to establish a gentle climb to a safe altitude before...

Page 19: ...ills though it is never a bad idea but more importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively attempting a maneuver and suddenly finding that you ve run out of time altitude or airspeed Every...

Page 20: ...____________ Where Purchased _________________________ Date Construction Started __________________ Date Construction Finished _________________ Finished Weight __________________________ Date of Firs...

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