Bristol F2B Fighter ARF 9
The Model
We have chosen the scale of 1:5 that
gives a model with the wingspan of almost 8 feet.
This in turn is a rather large aircraft but the han-
dling in the air is very satisfactory.
For transport to and from the flying field,
both wing panel groups can be removed, rigged
and complete, with only the disconnection of a
few rigging wires 4 locking screws and the servo
connectors. All the settings and trims are pre-
served. As per prototype, the elevator can be
trimmed for angle of incidence. All the rigging
wires are functional and aid to the stability of the
airplane. As additional feature, you can have a
functional exhaust manifold, connected to your
4 stroke engine and displacing the exhaust in a
scale manner.
There is ample room for radio equipment,
servos and extras that you would want to add.
For ease of ground handling, the tailskid is
stearable and coupled to the rudder bar with
wires.
The documentation refers to the aircraft,
still today in flyable condition in the Shuttlewort
Collection in England. The scale propeller deliv-
ered with the model is 2-bladed but a 4-bladed
can be supplied as extra item on request.
The finished model is painted in 1918 livery
and further detailing can be made as per
documentation.
Specification
Wingspan
94"
(239 cm)
Length
62"
(157 cm)
Wing area
243 sq. inch
157(dm²)
Weight
18 lb.
(7900g)
Wing Load
(50 g/dm²)
Engine .90 - 1.20 (15 - 20cc) 4-stroke
Covering and finish
The model is covered and painted on the
outside from the factory. You should cover the
engine compartment with fuel proof paint after
adjustments and installation of the engine. We
use Solartex Antique and Olive drab covering
material and matching Dutch Boy Enamel paints.
Installation of engine.
We recommend that you don’t overpower
this model. It will fly happily with a 1.20 4-stroke
engine. Our prototype was tried with a OS 1.20
4- stroke, which gave ample thrust. The engine
mounts have been installed for this size of
engine. The access to the glow plug is difficult
so we recommend an extension and you can
place the connector in the hole on the left side of
the cowling.
1. Adjust the width of the engine mounts if
necessary, and drill the holes for the engine.
Insert blind nuts to take the engine bolts.
2. Install the 16 Oz tank on the right side in
the engine compartment. Connect the required
silicon tubing.
3. Install the engine and connect the throttle
servo.
Installation of servos, tank, battery and
receiver.
The
aileron servos
are installed in the
wing root of the lower wing panels. A Y-cable
leads up to the receiver. We recommend Dubro
# 121 E/Z connector for these servos.
The
throttle servo
is installed upright in
the servo tray.
The
elevator servo
and the
rudder servo
are installed inverted in the tray.
Battery pack
and
receiver
are positioned
in the upper tray.
The
switch
is mounted on or under the in-
strument panel.
To access the servo tray and receiver tray
for installation of the servos receiver and battery
pack you will have to remove the upper and lower
center wing sections. Beginning with the lower
wing section you will have to remove the landing
gear. Release the cross bracing wires for the
landing gear and pull the legs straight out.
Remove the 4 pcs 6-32 Allen screws and lift out
the lower wing section. Open and remove the
hatch by removing the #2 sheet metal screws.
The upper tray is accessible by removing
Typical servo installation
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