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Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual

Using the Manual

This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly 

easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each 

major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed 

next to each step to keep track of each step completed. 

Steps with a single box (

) are performed once, while steps 

with two boxes (



) indicate that the step will require 

repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, 

etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions.

Before Starting Assembly

Before beginning the assembly of your model, remove 

each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the 

fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage. If 

you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of 

purchase.
If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or 

covering iron to remove them. Use caution while working 

around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating 

the colors.

 

HAN100 – Heat Gun

HAN150 – Covering Glove

 

HAN101 – Sealing Iron

HAN141 –  Sealing Iron Sock

Your model is covered in a printed version of UltraCote 

developed specifically for your P-51 Mustang. It has all the 

same properties as the glossy versions of UltraCote. All the 

instructions provided with our original UltraCote apply to this 

new and exciting product.

Important Information  

Regarding Warranty Information

Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations section on 

Page 67 before building this product. If you as the purchaser 

or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated 

with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this 

Product immediately in new and unused condition to the 

place of purchase.

Transmitter Requirements

The P-51 Mustang requires a minimum of a 7-channel radio 

to operate all the functions of your aircraft. We suggest the 

following radio systems available through Horizon Hobby or 

your local hobby distributor.

Spektrum DX7   

 

 

SPM2710

JR Systems X9303 2.4GHz  

 

JRP2915

JR Systems 12X 2.4GHz   

 

JRP1200

Radio Equipment Requirements - 

7-Channel Receiver

The following items are recommended when installing the 

7-Channel AR7000 receiver (SPM6070) in your aircraft:

DS821 Digital Sport Servo (6) 

 

JRPS821 

 

(Note: Only 6 servos required for EP version)

DS821 Digital Sport Servo Reverse (Flap) 

JRPS821R

RT88 Retract Servo (2) 

 

 

JSP20080

3-inch Servo Extension (2)  

 

JSP98100

6-inch Servo Extension (2)  

 

JSP98110

12-inch Servo Extension (2) 

 

JSP98030

Y-Harness (2) 

 

 

 

JSP98020

JR Switch, Chargeswitch   

 

JRPA004

Receiver battery, 6-volt, 2700mAh   

JRPB5008

Flaps: DS821 Servo and DS821 Servo/Reverse

• Y-harness (plugged into receiver)

Retracts: RT88 Servo (2)

• 3-inch Extension (plugged into receiver) (2)
• 6-inch Extension (connected to servo) (2)

Ailerons: DS821 Servo (2)

• Y-harness (plugged into receiver)
• 12-inch Extension (connected to servo) (2)

Rudder: DS821 Servo 

Elevator: DS821 Servo 

Throttle: DS821 Servo

Radio Equipment Requirements - 

9-Channel Receiver

The following items are recommended when installing the 

9-Channel AR9000 receiver (SPM9000) in your aircraft:

DS821 Digital Sport Servo (7) 

 

JRPS821 

 

(Note: Only 6 servos required for EP version)

RT88 Retract Servo (2) 

 

 

JSP20080

3-inch Servo Extension (6)  

 

JSP98100

6-inch Servo Extension (2)  

 

JSP98110

12-inch Servo Extension (2) 

 

JSP98030

JR Switch, Chargeswitch   

 

JRPA004

Receiver battery, 6-volt, 2700mAh   

JRPB5008

Flaps: DS821 Servo (2)

• 3-inch Extension (plugged into receiver) (2)

Retracts: RT88 Retract Servo (2)

• 3-inch Extension (plugged into receiver) (2)
• 6-inch Extension (connected to servo) (2)

Ailerons: DS821 Servo (2)

• 3-inch Extension (plugged into receiver) (2)
• 12-inch Extension (connected to servo) (2)

Rudder: DS821 Servo 

Elevator: DS821 Servo 

Throttle: DS821 Servo

Optional Accessories

• 1/6 US WWII Pilot (HAN8297)
•  Decal Sheet, Petie 2nd, 

 

P-51 60 Blue Nose ARF HAN24227

•  Decal Sheet, Excalibur, 

 

P-51 60 Blue Nose ARF HAN24228

Summary of Contents for Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang ARF

Page 1: ...in 1448mm Wing Area 743 sq in 47 9 sq dm Weight 9 25 10 0 lb 4 2 4 5 kg Wing Loading 29 31 oz per sq ft Radio 6 channel w 6 7 standard servos 2 retract servos Engine 60 1 20 2 stroke 91 1 25 4 stroke E Power 60 90 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual ...

Page 2: ...tion 62 Center of Gravity 64 Control Throws 64 Flight Preparations 65 Flying Your P 51 Mustang 65 Maintaining Your Model 66 Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots 66 Daily Flight Checks 67 Age Requirements 67 Safety Precautions and Warnings 67 Warranty Information 67 CE Compliance Information for the European Union 69 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code 69 Engine Mounting Template 71...

Page 3: ...na base 1 19mm x 19mm x 10mm aileron flap servo mounting blocks 8 Hard point for aileron and flap servos 11 4 inch 32mm wing dowels 2 Wing anti rotation pins Tail wheel doors 2 Plywood wing bolt plates 2 Plywood throttle pushrod guide 1 1 4 20 x 11 2 inch socket head cap screw 2 Wing attachment 1 4 20 silver flat washer 2 Wing attachment 1 4 20 blind nut 2 Wing attachment 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket he...

Page 4: ...a 7 channel radio to operate all the functions of your aircraft We suggest the following radio systems available through Horizon Hobby or your local hobby distributor Spektrum DX7 SPM2710 JR Systems X9303 2 4GHz JRP2915 JR Systems 12X 2 4GHz JRP1200 Radio Equipment Requirements 7 Channel Receiver The following items are recommended when installing the 7 Channel AR7000 receiver SPM6070 in your airc...

Page 5: ...06 Blue Block After Run Oil EVOX1001 Cleaner and towels Additional Required Tools Drill File Pin drill Pliers Ruler Hobby scissors Side cutters Epoxy brushes Felt tipped pen Rotary tool Cutoff wheel Sanding drum String dental floss T pins Mixing sticks Mixing cups Paper towels Rubbing alcohol Petroleum jelly Covering iron Hobby knife with 11 blade Small clamps Medium grit sandpaper Z bend Pliers H...

Page 6: ...n a safe place Step 3 Use a piece of sandpaper to roughen the wire from the elevator control horn where it contacts the elevator This provides a better surface for the epoxy to adhere to when glued in position Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or debris from the wire after sanding Step 4 Thread the nylon horn on the wire so it is flush with the end of the wire and facing the...

Page 7: ...eing glued and preventing it from operating correctly Step 8 Insert the hinges into the control surface Moving the hinge over 90 degrees and pressing the hinge into the surface will set the correct depth for the hinge as the hinge point will be recessed slightly in the control surface so it operates properly Hinge point recessed in control surface Step 9 In addition to setting the correct depth of...

Page 8: ...xed surface This will prevent them from being moved accidentally Remove any excess glue using a damp paper towel Step 12 Apply hinge glue to the holes in the stabilizer Slide the hinges into the holes and use a damp paper towel to remove any excess glue Check that the elevator can move up and down freely Set the assembly aside to allow the glue to fully cure Step 13 Repeat Steps 1 through 12 to pr...

Page 9: ...d Remember to double check that the hard point for mounting the control horn in the aileron is located toward the bottom of the wing Step 15 Apply a small piece of low tack tape at the tip of the wing to hold the aileron in position This will help when the flaps are being installed Step 16 Hinging the flaps will take a little finesse as the hinges will be exposed and you will need to adjust the fl...

Page 10: ...6 inch 152mm threaded pushrod 2 12 inch 305mm servo extension 2 Pushrod keeper 2 Clevis 2 Servo 2 Receiver Transmitter Receiver battery Tools and Adhesives 30 minute epoxy Sandpaper Mixing stick Pliers Covering iron Pencil Clamp 2 Medium grit sandpaper Drill T pin Ruler Phillips screwdriver 1 Side cutter Thin CA Felt tipped pen Pliers Hobby knife with 11 blade Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2...

Page 11: ...p 4 Position the servo on the bottom side of the servo cover so the servo arm is centered in the opening in the cover as shown The servo must also be parallel to the opening so the arm can move freely through its entire range of movement Step 5 Use a pencil to mark the servo cover for the position of the servo mounting blocks on the aileron servo cover Make the mark behind the brass eyelets and al...

Page 12: ... for the four servo mounting screws Hint Place a 1 32 inch 5mm spacer between the servo and the servo hatch cover before marking the mounting holes Step 9 Remove the servo Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws Step 10 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws makin...

Page 13: ...vo opening Tie the string to the end of the aileron servo extension Use care not to accidentally pull the string out of the wing Step 16 Remove the flap servo cover Use the string to pull the aileron servo lead to the opening for the flap servo Step 17 Use a T pin to poke through the four holes in the covering in the aileron servo cover Position the servo cover in the wing and use a drill 1 16 inc...

Page 14: ...re in 215 16 inch 75mm from the inside edge of the aileron Use a pencil to make a small mark on the aileron Step 21 Use side cutters to remove the servo horn backplate from a control horn Step 22 Position the control horn on the aileron so the center of the horn is aligned with the mark made in the previous step When positioning the control horn align the front edge of the horn with the edge of th...

Page 15: ...into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed Skipping this step may not provide a secure mounting of the aileron control horn which could cause it to fail in flight Step 26 Once the CA has cured you can attach the control horn to the aileron using three 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screws tightening them with a 1 Phi...

Page 16: ...ile to remove any sharp edges after cutting the wire Step 32 Insert the wire into the hole in the servo horn Slide the pushrod keeper on the wire and then use pliers to snap it on the wire to secure the pushrod wire to the servo arm Note You may need to adjust the clevis slightly to align the aileron with the wing tip Make sure the radio is on and the aileron servo centered during this process Ste...

Page 17: ...inch 3mm Hex wrench or ball driver 1 5mm 9 64 inch 3mm Step 1 Prepare the retract servo by installing the grommets and brass eyelets Note the eyelets are on the top side of the servo as shown Remove the servo horn from the servo at this time as well Step 2 Select a servo arm that has a hole located 11 32 inch 9mm from the center of the horn Remove any arms that will not be used using side cutters ...

Page 18: ...ge to get the mounting holes to align Step 7 Hold the servo in position against the retract frame Check the operation of the retract using the radio system When the retract mechanism is in the down position the mounting holes should still be aligned If not the linkage may need some more minor adjustments in length Important Also make sure the retract mechanism is locking in both the up and down po...

Page 19: ...o poke through the covering of the retract servo cover so they can be located from the top side of the cover Step 13 Position the retract servo cover over the retract servo Slide the cover back snug against the wing Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the two holes for the cover mounting screws Use care not to drill through the top of the wing when drilling these holes Step 14 Apply...

Page 20: ...the hole in the wheel Make sure to install the axle into the side of the wheel with the deeper recess that does not have the screws that hold the wheel assembly together Hint Apply a small drop of machine oil on the axle to allow the wheel to rotate smoothly Step 20 Slide the wheel collar on the axle Secure the collar using a 2mm setscrew Make sure to use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent it f...

Page 21: ...nism slightly so the wheel is centered Step 25 Position the gear door as shown in the photo Use a small drop of medium CA to temporarily tack glue the gear door to the gear door mount Make sure not to get any CA into the threads of the gear door mount The CA only needs to hold the gear door in position so it can be marked to drill the two holes for the gear door mounting screws Step 26 Use a penci...

Page 22: ...ervo Installation Required Parts Wing panel right and left Servo mounting block 4 2 inch 52mm safety tubing 6 inch 152mm threaded pushrod 2 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screw 8 Servo 2 Receiver Transmitter Receiver battery Pushrod keeper 2 Clevis 2 Tools and Adhesives 30 minute epoxy Sandpaper Mixing stick Pencil Clamp 2 Medium grit sandpaper Ruler Phillips screwdriver 1 Side cutter Thin CA Hobby knif...

Page 23: ...tion the blocks on the servo cover using the marks made previously Use small clamps to hold the blocks tightly against the servo cover until the epoxy fully cures Step 8 Use the radio system to center the flap servo If your radio uses a three position switch set the switch in the center position If you have a two position switch setting the throws to 0 for both positions will also center the flap ...

Page 24: ...cover before marking the mounting holes Step 12 Remove the servo Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws Step 13 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed Step 14 Use the screws provided with the servo to secure it to the servo ...

Page 25: ...connect the flap servo to the receiver while the servo installation is being finalized Step 19 Use a pushrod keeper to connect the flap pushrod to the flap servo horn Step 20 If you have a three position flap switch it is recommended to set the end point to 0 This will make installing the flap much easier Step 21 Place the flap servo into position and check the measurement for the mid flap setting...

Page 26: ...rough the four holes in the covering in the flap servo cover Position the servo cover in the wing and use a drill 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo cover mounting holes Use caution or you could accidentally drill through the top of the wing Step 25 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This provides a harder surface for the screws ma...

Page 27: ... 7 Channel Receiver Installation 3 inch 76mm servo extension 2 Y harness 2 Extensions for 9 Channel Receiver Installation 3 inch 76mm servo extension 6 Step 1 Remove the fuselage hatch from the fuselage by lifting it up at the rear to release the magnets Slide the hatch to the rear of the fuselage to release the pegs at the front and set it aside Step 2 Remove the access cover for the tail wheel f...

Page 28: ... and ailerons at this time as well Step 7B Electric Power Receiver Use hook and loop tape to mount the receiver on the bottom side of the forward servo tray The remote receiver is then mounted on the inside of the fuselage with hook and loop tape as far as possible from the main receiver as shown Plug in any necessary extensions for the flaps retracts and ailerons at this time as well The receiver...

Page 29: ...he servo mounting blocks Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the servo mounting screws Plug the rudder servo into the receiver at this time Step 12 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering for the tail gear doors and tail gear wire from the bottom of the fuselage Step 13 Use a pin drill and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the hole in the tail gear steering arm Note the posit...

Page 30: ...ion of the arm with the connector facing to the bottom of the fuselage Step 18 Slide the tail wheel wire into the bracket in the rear of the fuselage Slide a second 2 5mm wheel collar on the wire from inside the fuselage Use a 3mm setscrew to keep the collar from falling off the wire The collar shown should be roughly 1 inch 25mm from the end of the wire so the steering arm can be installed The po...

Page 31: ... Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to cut a 1 4 inch 6mm piece of tubing from the 2 inch 52mm safety tubing included with the kit Slide the tubing on a clevis and then thread the clevis 10 turns on the rudder pushrod Step 23 Use side cutters to remove the backplate from a control horn Connect the clevis to the center hole of the control horn Set the backplate aside as it will be used later Step 24...

Page 32: ...hine screws and the control horn backplate Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws Step 28 Use side cutters to trim the length of the screws down Use a flat file to remove any sharp edges from the screws so they don t accidentally damage anything during the transport of your aircraft Step 29 Use the radio system to center the servo for the rudder Remove the original arm from the rudder ...

Page 33: ...nd the bend Step 34 Use a pushrod keeper to secure the pushrod wire to the servo horn Step 35 It is now time to secure the connector at the tail gear wire to the pushrod You will need to deflect the rudder slightly so the setscrew can be accessed Use a 1 5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew that secures the connector to the pushrod wire Make sure that when the rudder is centered the tail wheel i...

Page 34: ...ng wood This provides a harder surface for the screws making them more secure when installed Step 38 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the holes in the cover Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This will harden the wood and help it hold up to the pressure of the screws over time Step 39 Secure the cover to the fuselage using four 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal...

Page 35: ...rewdriver 1 2 Side cutters Rotary tool with cutoff wheel Pliers Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 3mm Threadlock Hex wrench 1 5mm Thin CA Step 1 Use a hobby knife and 11 blade to remove the covering for the two stabilizer tubes in the fuselage Step 2 Remove the access cover from the side of the fuselage Set it aside for the time being Step 3 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the coveri...

Page 36: ...wn when cutting the covering Step 8 Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to prepare the opposite side of the fuselage for the stabilizer Hint Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove the lines drawn on the fuselage Important Read through the next few steps before mixing any epoxy You must be able to perform these steps before the epoxy begins to cure Step 9 Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy Brush a...

Page 37: ...before it begins to cure Step 12 Place the elevator servo in the rear servo tray The servo is installed from the bottom of the tray with the output shaft facing to the front of the fuselage Use a pencil to mark the locations for the servo mounting screws through the grommets and on the servo tray Step 13 Remove the servo Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the ser...

Page 38: ...m so it is perpendicular to the center line of the servo You will be connecting the linkage to a hole that is 9 16 inch 14mm from the center of the servo horn so make sure your servo horn meets these requirements Use side cutters to remove any unused arms from the servo horn that may interferre with the operation of the servo Step 19 You will need to make two slight bends in one elevator pushrod t...

Page 39: ...pushrod tube so the bend does not bind in the tube when operating the elevator Step 25 Use a rotary tool and cut off wheel or side cutters to trim the pushrod wire so it almost touches the pushrod keeper Slide the wheel collars forward Slide the bent pushrod wire into the wheel collars Step 26 Use two 3mm x 3mm setscrews and a 1 5mm hex wrench to secure the collars that link the two pushrods toget...

Page 40: ...r Step 31 Repeat Steps 27 through 30 to install the remaining elevator access cover Engine Installation 4 Stroke Required Parts Fuselage assembly Firewall template 8 32 blind nut 4 Engine mount rail 2 8 washer 8 Clevis Safety tubing Plywood pushrod support Throttle servo with hardware 8 32 lock nut 4 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolt 4 8 32 x 11 4 inch socket head bolt 4 Pushrod tube 81 8 inch 206m...

Page 41: ...ghten the screws using a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver Important Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners Step 5 Slide the engine into position between the engine mount rails Use a pencil to mark the location for the throttle pushrod wire on the firewall Note If you are using a regular four stroke make sure the carburetor arm is facing the same direction as shown in the ph...

Page 42: ...ush with the front of the firewall Step 10 Position the throttle servo on the same side of the fuselage as the pushrod tube with the output facing to the rear of the fuselage Use a pencil to mark the locations for the four servo mounting screws Step 11 Remove the servo and use a drill with a 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the holes necessary for the servo mounting screws Step 12 Place 2 3 drop...

Page 43: ...he engine is positioned so the driver washer is 57 16 inches 138mm forward of the firewall A 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver and a 11 32 inch nut driver or socket will make tightening the bolts quick work Hint You can loosen the mounts on the firewall to make it easier to install the engine Just make sure the mounts are tight before tightening the engine mounting bolts Step 16 Remove the arms ...

Page 44: ...Step 21 Use the radio system to move the throttle servo to the full throttle position Move the carburetor to the full throttle position Check that the mark on the pushrod wire aligns with the outer hole of the carburetor arm If it is off only a slight amount you can use the ATV function of your radio to correct If the line is too far forward attach the clevis to a hole on the servo arm that is clo...

Page 45: ... a glow powered 4 stroke you can skip to the section on installing the cowling Saito FG 20 Ignition Component Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Ignition module Ignition battery Switch harness Tie wrap 12 inch 305mm 4 not included 1 4 inch 6mm foam not included Tools and Adhesives Drill Hobby knife with 11 blade Drill bit 1 4 inch 6mm Step 1 Prepare the top of the radio box by using you...

Page 46: ...oose wires so they do not interfere with the operation of the engine or radio system Engine Installation 2 Stroke Required Parts Fuselage assembly Firewall template 8 32 blind nut 4 Engine mount rail 2 8 washer 8 Clevis Safety tubing Plywood pushrod support Throttle servo with hardware 90 degree keeper 8 32 lock nut 4 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolt 4 8 32 x 11 4 inch socket head bolt 4 Pushrod t...

Page 47: ... the mount rails to the firewall Tighten the screws using a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver Important Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners Step 5 Slide the engine into position between the engine mount rails Use a pencil to mark the location for the throttle pushrod wire on the firewall Step 6 Remove the engine from the rails Use a drill and 5 32 inch 4mm drill bit to dr...

Page 48: ... hole to harden the surrounding wood Step 12 Use the screws provided with the servo and a 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the throttle servo in the fuselage Make sure to plug the throttle servo into the throttle channel of the receiver at this time Step 13 Use the radio system to center the throttle servo With the throttle stick and trim centered the arm should be positioned as shown in the previ...

Page 49: ...ll the engine Just make sure the mounts are tight before tightening the engine mounting bolts Step 15 Remove the arms from the throttle servo that will not be used so they don t interfere with the operation of the servo Use an arm that has a hole that is 1 2 inch 13mm from the center of the servo horn Step 16 Slide the plywood pushrod support on the pushrod at this time Do not glue the support unt...

Page 50: ...your radio to correct If the line is too far forward attach the clevis to a hole on the servo arm that is closer to the center of the servo If it doesn t move far enough use a servo arm that allows you to position the clevis farther from the center of the servo Repeat the previous steps if necessary to achieve the correct amount of throw to operate the throttle on your engine Step 21 Use pliers to...

Page 51: ...brace in position Electric Motor Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Firewall template 8 washer 8 Motor with hardware Electronic speed control Aluminum motor standoff 13 4 inch 44 5mm 4 Tie wrap 8 inch 205mm 2 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolt 8 Tools and Adhesives Low tack tape Drill Two sided tape Threadlock Hex wrench or ball driver 9 64 inch Hobby knife with 11 blade Hex wrench or bal...

Page 52: ...p 4 Use four 8 32 x 3 4 inch socket head bolts and four 8 washers to secure the aluminum motor standoffs to the firewall Use a 9 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the bolts Important Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose Step 5 Use a 2 5mm hex wrench or ball driver to attach the X mount to the motor using the screws provided wit...

Page 53: ...ration for the Power 90 Step 11 At this time check the operation of the motor using the radio system It should rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the fuselage If it does not refer to the instructions included with the speed control to correct the direction of rotation Cowling and Spinner Installation Electric Version Required Parts Fuselage assembly Cowling Spinner assembly Prop...

Page 54: ...included to take up any space if the shaft and hole in the backplate are different sizes Step 5 Slide the propeller on the propeller shaft Make sure it is facing the correct direction to operate properly Step 6 Use the propeller nut included with your P 51 Mustang to secure the propeller and spinner backplate to the motor Tighten the propeller nut using a 12mm box or open end wrench It may be nece...

Page 55: ...Note We used a fuel filler dot to allow for fueling the engine from the outside of the cowling This makes fueling the engine much easier than removing the cowling before each flight Step 3 Carefully cut the opening in the front of the cowling to allow cooling air to pass through the cowling Step 4 Use hobby scissors and a hobby knife with a 11 blade to trim the cowling to fit your particular engin...

Page 56: ...cowl so the backplate does not rub the cowling Tighten the propeller nut using a 12mm box or open end wrench Step 8 Use the included spinner screw to secure the spinner cone in position Use a 5 32 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the bolt to secure the spinner cone The following images show the installation of the four stroke engine option Make sure to cut clearance for the muffler rocker...

Page 57: ... stacks to the sides of the cowling Use the photo below and those on the box to aid in correctly positioning the exhaust stacks aligning the top of the exhaust stack with the seam between the hatch and fuselage Use low tack tape to keep the exhaust stacks in position until the glue fully cures Step 3 Use medium CA to glue the tail gear doors to the bottom of the fuselage Step 4 Use hobby scissors ...

Page 58: ... while transporting your aircraft Cooling Exhaust for Electric Version Note The following steps are required to install the radiator exhaust for the electric version of your aircraft This will allow air to pass through the fuselage to provide cooling for the batteries You can still install the exhaust for a glow powered aircraft but it is not necessary to do so Step 8 Use hobby scissors and a hobb...

Page 59: ... opening made in the previous step You may need to trim the opening to fit the scoop perfectly Once fit use medium CA to glue the scoop to the fuselage Wing and Belly Pan Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Wing dowel 2 1 4 20 blind nut 2 Wing tube 1 4 inch washer 2 Wing bolt plate 2 Radiator scoop 6 x 21 4 inch wood screw 2 Wing assembly right and left 1 4 20 x 11 2 inch socket head mac...

Page 60: ...to remove the covering to expose the hole for the wing mounting bolts Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 though 4 for the remaining wing panel Step 6 Use channel lock pliers to install the two 1 4 20 bland nuts in the fuselage Make sure the nut is installed from the inside of the fuselage as shown in this step and the following step Step 7 Place 2 3 drops of thin CA on each of the bards of the blind nut to kee...

Page 61: ...20 x 11 2 inch socket head machine bolts Before using a 3 16 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the bolts note the orientation of the wing bolt plates in relationship to the wing in the second photo Step 11 Position the radiator scoop on the bottom of the wing If the wing bolts plates are not oriented correctly the scoop will not fit tightly to the fuselage Step 12 The radiator scoop is hel...

Page 62: ...pit If it does not apply a thin bead of thin CA around the edge of the decal to keep it from peeling away from the cockpit Step 2 Use hobby scissors to trim the excess material from the scale radio Make sure to leave a small flange so the scale radio can be glued in the cockpit Step 3 Position the scale radio in the cockpit area Use medium CA to glue the scale radio to the cockpit floor as shown S...

Page 63: ...ade to remove the covering The canopy is secured using two 3mm x 15mm socket head machine screws that are tightened using a 2 5mm hex wrench or ball driver Step 9 A pencil can be used to draw the scale panels lines and rivets on the cowling Use a flexible ruler to help in aligning the panels lines to those you will be drawing on the cowling For more details visit www horizonhobby com Step 10 If yo...

Page 64: ...e transmitter if necessary Step 2 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Moving the elevator stick toward the bottom of the transmitter will make the airplane elevator move up Step 3 Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system Moving the aileron stick right will make the right aileron move up and the left aileron move down Step 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of th...

Page 65: ...ition and allow a little extra takeoff roll Once you have the P 51 airborne maintain a shallow rate of climb and allow the model to gain speed prior to making the first turn The flaps should be retracted at this point and you should be entering into the normal traffic pattern If you are using retracts then we suggest that you retract the landing gear prior to retracting the flaps Familiarize yours...

Page 66: ...h to tighten the setscrews It is suggested if they loosen frequently to remove them apply threadlock to the setscrews then secure the wheel collars back into position The threadlock and hex wrench are included in the kit for this purpose Check the Muffler Bolts Use a 2 5mm hex wrench Evolution 2 stroke or box wrench Saito 4 stroke to make sure the hardware holding the muffler onto the engine is ti...

Page 67: ... people Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anythin...

Page 68: ...tional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone ...

Page 69: ...e aircraft utilizing a spotter when appropriate 6 I will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors 7 I will not operate model aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts other than air nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels ...

Page 70: ...ion of events flown under official AMA rules no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and located at the flightline 8 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power except to divert it from striking an individual 9 Radio controlled night flying is limited to low performance m...

Page 71: ...71 Hangar 9 P 51 Mustang 60 ARF Assembly Manual SAITO 125 FG 20 EVO 61 E Flite Power 90 E flite Power 60 3 5 inches 89mm 3 675 inches 93 3mm Engine Mounting Template ...

Page 72: ...14292 Printed 08 09 2009 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 USA 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com Hangar 9 com ...

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