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3.

 

Optional items you  

may choose to add 

 

Vintage-style 2 

1/2

-inch diameter spoked 

wheels. (NOTE: This model includes the 

standard wheels pictured on instruction 
manual pages 1 and 4. Learn about spoked at 

http://www.maxfordusa.com/vintagestyle3
spokedwheels.aspx

.) 

 

Maxford USA 1/5 scale pilot figure. 

 

Servo extension safety clips. 

V.  SPECIAL FEATURES 

 

Unique model of this historic pre-World War I aircraft. 

 

Functional front and rear elevators. 

 

Articulated pilot’s control stick. 

 

Scale-looking functional ailerons. 

 

Tricycle landing gear. 

 

Constructed mainly of jig-assembled, laser-cut balsa and light plywood, with composite wing 

rods, struts and airframe components. 

 

Precovered scale-looking wings with cream color on top and semi-transparent on the bottom. 

 

Adjustable-depth motor-mounting box, able to accept a wide range of power system options. 

 

Outer wing panels are removable for easy transport and storage. 

 

Black string, swivels and springs are supplied to simulate wing wires and tail-boom bracing. 

 

Replacement parts and optional detail-upgrade items are available. 

VI.  ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

1.

 

Locate the openings for the struts and engine-mounting bearers in the bottom of the top wing’s 

center section. Set the top wing’s center section aside. 

2.

 

Locate the openings for the struts and engine-mounting bearers in the top of the lower wing’s 

center section.  (NOTE: As shown below, the openings for the engine-mounting bearers are 
between 2 extra-wide ribs near the middle of the lower wing’s center section at approx. 1 

1/2

-

inches in front of the trailing edge and

 1/4

-inch behind the leading edge.) 

 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

Locations of the 4 openings for  

the engine-mounting bearers in 

the lower wing’s center section.

 

Approx.  

1

 1/2

-inch

 

Leading 

edge

 

Trailing 

edge

 

Approx.

 1/4

-inch

 

Summary of Contents for Curtiss Pusher

Page 1: ...nstructed from balsa plywood and composite materials and comes prefinished with a two color Mylar covering scheme Two flights of the Headed Curtiss Pusher formed the strong beginnings of a relationshi...

Page 2: ...you install a much larger power system than specified you the buyer or user of this product are solely responsible for taking any and all necessary steps to reinforce the high stress points and or su...

Page 3: ...cle mask and rubber gloves to guard yourself from eye skin and respiratory tract irritation never blow into the part as the dust may blow back into your face 19 Minor production details such as includ...

Page 4: ...nue B C Paramount CA 90723 Print the RMA issued by Maxford USA on your package near our address III SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan 50 inches Length 48 5 inches Wing area 788 square inches Radio Minimum of 4...

Page 5: ...Adjustable depth motor mounting box able to accept a wide range of power system options Outer wing panels are removable for easy transport and storage Black string swivels and springs are supplied to...

Page 6: ...ading edge of the lower wing s center section and the LOWER vertical engine bearers into the openings near the trailing edge NOTE Do not poke accidently any extra holes in the Mylar 5 As shown below t...

Page 7: ...wn at the right to fine tune the horizontal stabilizer to the center sections 12 Anchor all four vertical engine bearer struts into their openings in the top wing s center section with glue Do NOT app...

Page 8: ...ge bolts NOTE If necessary see page 13 which shows how to mount the front elevator 17 Compare the front elevator s angle to the angle of the center sections and the horizontal stabilizer If necessary...

Page 9: ...levator and their servos as follows a Position the elevator s metal joiner and attach the rudder s hinge assembly to the center of the horizontal stabilizer with 2mm bolts and nuts as pictured at the...

Page 10: ...CA adhesive to the metal joiner and to each hinge Remove the pins turn the assembly over and apply thin CA adhesive to the other side of the metal joiner and to each hinge f Center your elevator serv...

Page 11: ...rol horn into its precut slot on the left side of the rudder NOTE As shown at the right the rudder control horn angles BACK toward the rudder s hinge line p Use the hardware supplied with your servo t...

Page 12: ...our flight battery between the front vertical engine mounting struts test fit your battery to ensure you leave enought space behind the pilot s seat g Secure the pilot s seat to the upper nose wheel s...

Page 13: ...y 26 Install the nose braces as shown below 27 Center your front elevator servo and attach an EZ Link connector to an approx 5 8 inch long servo arm supplied with your servo Carefully spread the booms...

Page 14: ...o choose whether to mount the motor on the outside rear surface or on the inside surface of the motor mounting box s firewall Mounting the motor outside behind the mounting box may help the CG and pro...

Page 15: ...ully predrill the servo mounting pedestals for your servo s mounting screws apply thin CA to reinforce the openings for the servo mounting screws and use the hardware supplied with the servos to mount...

Page 16: ...xy to the wing rods to permanently secure the wing panels to their center sections 55 As shown at the right use epoxy to glue the identical top and bottom aileron braces into their precut openings in...

Page 17: ...ng at the front of the notch in in each aileron to the hinge bolt in each outer rear strut c Gently spread the rear struts apart just enough to slide the opening in each aileron over its hinge bolts 6...

Page 18: ...y is located hold it in position securely with hook and loop material NOTE Depending on your battery s size and location some additional nose weight might be needed to achieve the recommended CG If ne...

Page 19: ...cess to install wires between the left pair of outer wing panels Install wires between the center sections as shown below Install wires between the swivels at the outside surfaces of the tail booms as...

Page 20: ...and glue the wood across the arms of the pilot s seat as pictured below NOTE Although a pilot figure is only cosmetic as pictured above a creative modeler might fabricate a simple body or legs suitab...

Page 21: ...with all radio controlled model airplanes your Curtiss Pusher must pass the radio range ground check recommended by your radio s manufacturer or you may not fly safely VIII STORAGE FIELD SETUP PREFLI...

Page 22: ...ely at your own risk PLEASE ENJOY YOUR HOBBY AND FLY SAFELY Manufactured by Maxford USA RC Model Mfg Inc Distributed by Maxford USA RC Model Distribution Inc Telephone voice 562 529 3988 15939 Illinoi...

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