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Specifications

Wingspan: ............................................................................................................ 65.5 in (1663.7 mm)
Fuselage Length: .................................................................................................. 55.75 in (1416 mm)
Wing Area: ...................................................................................................... 745 sq in (48.1 sq dm)
Weight (Approx.): ............................................................................................. 7– 8.5 lb (3.2–3.9 kg)
Recommended Engines: ......................................................................................... 2-cycle: .60 –.78

4-cycle: .72–1.00

• 90% prebuilt
• Great sport scale appearance
• Factory installed retracts
• Precovered in genuine UltraCote

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• Prepainted fiberglass cowl

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang ARF

Page 1: ...sq in 48 1 sq dm Weight Approx 7 8 5 lb 3 2 3 9 kg Recommended Engines 2 cycle 60 78 4 cycle 72 1 00 90 prebuilt Great sport scale appearance Factory installed retracts Precovered in genuine UltraCot...

Page 2: ...e Tail Group Horizontal and Vertical Fin 23 Section 9 Hinging the Elevators 27 Section 10 Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly 29 Section 11 Installing the Elevator and Rudder Control Horns 3...

Page 3: ...have some construction features that can be challenging to the less experienced modeler If you encounter difficulty in any construction sequence please feel free to contact one of our technicians we...

Page 4: ...Drill Bits 1 16 1 8 3 32 5 32 Hobby knife with 11 blade Pliers Side Cutters Phillips screwdriver small medium Felt tipped pen or pencil Canopy scissors Moto tool w cut off wheel Masking tape 3M blue r...

Page 5: ...ail Set HAN2378 D Fiberglass Cowl HAN2380 E Canopy HAN2381 F Belly Air Scoop HAN2379 G Decal Set H Mechanical Retracts HAN2382 3 3 5 6 4 A B E F G H 1 2 C D Other Parts 1 Main and tail wheels 2 Fuel t...

Page 6: ...es The P 51 comes with high quality CA type hinges Step 2 Remove each hinge from the wing panel and place a T pin in the center of each hinge as shown Slide each hinge into the wing panel until the T...

Page 7: ...t has accumulated on the wing or aileron surface Step 7 Repeat Steps 1 6 for the opposite wing and aileron Step 8 Allowing time for both ailerons to completely dry firmly grasp the wing and aileron an...

Page 8: ...3 Check for correct dihedral angle Place the wing on a large flat surface with one wing panel resting flat on the surface the opposite wing panel should be 51 4 from the flat surface see illustration...

Page 9: ...o the exposed portion of the wing joiner and to both wing roots Step 7 photo Step 8 Carefully slide both wing panels together Firmly press both halves together allowing the epoxy to run out Use alcoho...

Page 10: ...Install the recommended servo hardware grommets and eyelets supplied with your radio system onto the aileron servo Temporarily install a long half servo arm JRPA212 onto the servo and test fit the ser...

Page 11: ...the aileron servo lead extension 18 JRPA099 and connect it to the aileron servo lead Secure the connectors by tying them in a knot or use a commercial connector that pre vents the servo lead connecti...

Page 12: ...1 4 and using a 1 16 drill bit drill the four mount ing screw holes through the hatch and plywood tab underneath Step 9 Locate four 2 x 3 8 wood screws and using a Phillips screwdriver secure the hat...

Page 13: ...control arm as shown Using a felt tipped pen or pencil mark the leading edge of the aileron This will be the location for the center of the control horn Step 3 Place the aileron control horn on the m...

Page 14: ...leron servo electronically centered mark the wire where it crosses the aileron servo arm Step 7 Remove the clevis and wire from the control horn and make a 90 degree bend at the mark made in the previ...

Page 15: ...away the balsa with a sharp hobby knife until the desired fit is achieved Do not glue in the rails at this time Step 2 Install the servo mounting hardware included with your retract servo rubber gromm...

Page 16: ...s Align the plate with the marks you made on the rails Allow the CA to fully dry before mounting to the wing assembly Step 6 Mix approximately 1 2 ounce of 6 minute epoxy and carefully glue in the ret...

Page 17: ...10 With the retract servo in the extended gear position pull on the retract wires to manually extend the landing gear Tighten the set screws on the quick connects and clip off the excess wire Step 10...

Page 18: ...main landing gear wheel Step 4 With both main wheels installed on the landing gear check to make sure there is no binding of the wheels in the wheel wells This is best checked by hooking up the retrac...

Page 19: ...urn the fairing over and draw a line from the top to the bottom Measure in 2 from both the top and the bottom and mark the location for the mounting straps Step 8 Position the mounting straps on their...

Page 20: ...as shown to press in the blind nuts Once the blind nuts are securely pressed in use a few drops of thin CA to glue them into place Be sure not to get any CA in the treads of the blind nuts Step 2 Loca...

Page 21: ...ood plate Use the predrilled holes in the wing as a guide Step 6 Mount the wing to the fuselage using the two provided mounting bolts and washers Tighten the bolts finger tight and align the wing to t...

Page 22: ...where the radiator scoop con tacts the fuselage Remount the wing Mix at least 1 2 ounce of 6 minute epoxy and coat both the radiator scoop and the wing Align the radiator scoop with the fuselage and...

Page 23: ...of the stabilizer saddle at the trailing edge of the saddle You can hold the ruler at the back portion of the stab opening and use a pen or pencil to mark the center location through the opening of t...

Page 24: ...only enough pressure to cut the covering and not the wood underneath as doing so will severely weaken the structure of the horizontal stabilizer Step 8 Re install the stabilizer into the fuselage Use...

Page 25: ...all your supplies and parts laid out ready to install Step 12 Remove the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin from the fuselage Mix 1 ounce of 30 minute epoxy and coat the horizontal stabilizer sadd...

Page 26: ...ated in the slot Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol and paper towels Step 15 Double check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin and use masking tape to secure it in...

Page 27: ...ves and temporarily install the elevators to the horizontal stabilizer Center the elevator joiner wire in the tail of the fuselage and use a felt tipped pen or pencil to mark the outline of the wire o...

Page 28: ...the hinge line Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol and paper towels Use masking tape to hold the elevators in place and allow the epoxy to cure completely before moving to the next step S...

Page 29: ...heel assembly up to the fuselage as shown and mark the location where the wire will insert into the rudder Remove the rudder Step 3 Using a 3 32 drill bit drill the rudder following the marks you made...

Page 30: ...t 1 4 ounce of 6 minute epoxy and use a tooth pick to coat the inside of the hole you drilled in the rudder Also coat the wire that inserts into the rudder Use caution not to get epoxy into the tail w...

Page 31: ...Allow the CA to dry Use CA remover debonder to wipe off any excess CA on the rudder hinge line Step 10 Once the CA has completely dried check the rudder for security by trying to pull the rudder from...

Page 32: ...tor control horn location Step 2 Place the center of the control horn on the elevator at the mark made in the previous step Mark the hole positions of the control horn with a felt tipped pen or pencil...

Page 33: ...ust like you did for the elevator Using a felt tipped pen or pencil mark the mounting screw hole locations on the rudder Step 7 Drill these holes with a 1 16 drill bit and install the rudder control h...

Page 34: ...e into one of the holes in the stopper so that an equal amount of tube extends from each side of the stopper This tube will be the fuel tank pickup that provides fuel to the engine Step 3 Slide the sm...

Page 35: ...up tubing to make sure the clunk does not rub against the back of the fuel tank You should be able to turn the tank upside down which allows the clunk to freely drop to the top of the tank Step 8 Tigh...

Page 36: ...ur 8 32 bolts washers and lock nuts Hold the mount up to the firewall and mark the locations for the blind nuts Remove the engine from the rails Step 3 Install the 8 32 blind nuts from inside the fuse...

Page 37: ...atisfied with the fit mix 1 4 ounce of 6 minute epoxy and glue the pushrod into the firewall Allow the epoxy to cure Hint If you removed the engine to install the throttle pushrod tube reinstall it at...

Page 38: ...connectors by tying them in a knot or use a commercial connector that prevents the servo lead and extension from becoming disconnected Step 2 Locate the elevator and rudder servo openings in the rear...

Page 39: ...wards the side of the fuselage where the pushrod tube is located Step 6 Temporarily install the throttle servo as shown with the output shaft to the side of the fuselage where the pushrod is located M...

Page 40: ...ntrol horn and with the rudder centered and the servo electrically centered mark the wire where it passes over the outermost hole on the servo arm Step 3 Remove the control wire and use a pair of plie...

Page 41: ...your radio system and center the throttle stick Slide the EZ connector through the wire and mount the arm to the servo Step 9 With the throttle stick centered move the throttle arm on your engine to t...

Page 42: ...pinner area to allow more cooling air to the engine Remove the cowl Step 2 Looking at the firewall notice the plywood doubler on both sides of the fuselage Measure 1 2 from the top and bottom of the d...

Page 43: ...ver onto the cowl and mark the screw locations Step 6 Using a 1 16 drill bit carefully drill the four cowl mounting screw locations Drill through the cowl and into the plywood fuselage doubler approxi...

Page 44: ...knife Canopy scissors Water spray bottle Dish soap 2 3 drops Shoe Goo The P 51 is a sport scale reproduction of the original aircraft We have provided side and top view photos below to help you locate...

Page 45: ...ounting screw before gluing on the exhaust Step 4 Locate the decal sheet and cut out the decals for the P 51 using a sharp hobby knife and scissors Step 5 Use the drawings to locate the position of th...

Page 46: ...mmended Center of Gravity C G location for the P 51 60 is 4 3 4 behind the leading edge of the wing If necessary move the battery pack or add weight to either the nose or the tail until the correct ba...

Page 47: ...ry an observer shall be utilized 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 for the flying site I use a...

Page 48: ...l operations Radio Control 1 I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence...

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