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RADIO CONTROL MODEL

MITSUBISHI A6M5

VQAO14 Gray

VQAO15 Green

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan
Length
Flying weight
Electric Motor
Glow Engine
Radio

Technische Daten

Spannweite
Länge
Fluggewicht
Elektroantrieb
Verbrennerantrieb
Fernsteuerung

1580mm

1160mm

2700g

700 Watt 

7.5cc 2T / 11cc 4-T

5 Channel / 5 Servos

1580mm

1160mm

2700g

700 Watt

7.5cc 2T / 11cc 4T

5 Kanal / 5 Servos

WARNING!

 This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and

cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced.

ACHTUNG! 

Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt,

die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen Bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung kann
hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um
professionelle Unterstützung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist
durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt.

BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS / MONTAGEANLEITUNG

R/C FLUGMODEL

VQAO151 White

Summary of Contents for MITSUBISHI A6M5 ZERO

Page 1: ...our airplane ensure the air field is spacious enough Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced ACHTUNG Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen Bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung kann hoher Personen und oder Sachschaden entst...

Page 2: ...xy Glue 5 minute type Silicon sealer Cyanoacrylate Glue Epoxy Glue 30 minute type Purchase separately Klebstoff Epoxy Klebstoff 30min Typ Epoxy Klebstoff 5min Typ Low setting If exposed to direct sunlight and or heat wrinkels can appear Storing the model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear Otherwise remove wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer starting with low temperature You ca...

Page 3: ...xtension cord Using the thread pre installed at factory to slide the aileron and flap extension cord into the wing half X X X A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING Extension cord Servo X Electric retract and strut not included OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES VQAS02 VQARE04 3 ...

Page 4: ...p push rod 1 2x120mm 2 Plastic EZ link 2 Secure the plastic control horn in place using the thin CA glue CA 2 mm Plastic control horn 2 set Plastic control horn 2 set 2x20mm screw 4 2 mm connector Flap push rod 1 2x120mm A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING Control horn Linkages 4 ...

Page 5: ...ress the two halves together allowing the excess epoxy to run out Using a paper towel clean off the excess epoxy Draw the center line on the wing joiner Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the center line Install the epoxy coated side of the dihedral brace into the wing joiner cavity up to the center line Hold the wing halves together with paper clamp and rubber band Rubber band n...

Page 6: ... 4 2mm 2mm 3x20mm 5 Ply gear mount plate x 2 Gear mount x 2 3x20mm screw 16 Nylon gear strap 4 Square plastic x 2 Insert the main landing gear into the slot on the gear mount if necessary use sander to widen the slot to make this easier 2mm 2mm 3x12mm screw 3x12mm screw 8 A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING Fixed gear assembly 6 ...

Page 7: ...ABS Wheel well cover CA 2x6mm screw 4 2 2 4mm collar CA Plastic track Plastic landing wheel cover 1mm 2mm A6M5 ZERO MAIN WING Wheel and wheel cover Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E 7 ...

Page 8: ...holes are to be drilled 1B Carefully remove the engine mount beams and drill a 6mm hole through the fire wall at each of the four marks made above 1C 6mm Reposition the engine mount beams on to the fire wall and secure them with four 4x25mm screw 1D 4 4 4x25mm screw washer Blind nut Insert the blind nut onto each of the four holes make above 1D Align the mark on both engine mount beams with the ma...

Page 9: ...e Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 3x25mm screw and nut Marking sure that you drill the hole perpendicular to the beam of the engine mount X To muffler Filler tube To engine 3x35mm screw Rubber stopper Checking for leaks block the vents and blow into the feed if in doubt submersing the tank in a blow of water will show up any problems Blow Water Carefully install the fuel tank to ensure that th...

Page 10: ...nting plate using the four 3mm bolts Align the mark on wooden motor mounting plate with the mark on the fire wall 6x100mm bolt 4 6mm nut 12 6mm washer 16 Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template mark the plywood motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 1 8 3mm hole through the plywood at each of the four marks marke...

Page 11: ...bilizer 6x50mm nylon bolt 2 If the fit is overly tight it may be necessary to lightly sand the top edge of the slot Cut away only the covering Carefully push the horizontal stabilizer into the slot on the fuselage as show A6M5 ZERO Attach the wing to the fuselage A6M5 ZERO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 11 ...

Page 12: ...covering both side Note it is important to ensure that the horizontal stabilizer is also level in regards to the wing The distance must be equal on both sides If not adjust the stabilizer until the measurements are the same B B Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer by measuring from a fixed point along the center line of the fuselage to the leading edge on each side of the horizontal st...

Page 13: ... the fuselage Carefully push the vertical fin into the slot on the fuselage as shown Securely glue together If coming off during fly you lose control of your air plane Cut away only the covering 90 degree triangle Apply CA glue both sides thin CA Apply thin CA glue into the slot where the fuselage meet the horizontal stabilizer CA CA A6M5 ZERO Glue the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage Step A ...

Page 14: ...ly the covering CA Apply CA glue both sides thin CA Securely glue together If coming off during fly you lose control of your air plane Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CA Apply thin CA glue on the top of the hinge HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CA Apply thin CA glue on the bottom of the hinge HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TOP SIDE Securely glue together If coming off during fly you lose ...

Page 15: ...2 2mm collar 1 25mm wheel 1 X 4 3x10mm screw A6M5 ZERO FUSELAGE Tail gear installation 15 ...

Page 16: ...ether If coming off during fly you lose control of your air plane Place the rudder on the trailing edge of vertical stabilizer as show Mark the mounting hole position with a pencil Remove the rudder and drill 2mm hole 2mm CA Apply CA glue both sides thin CA CA Drop a drop of CA glue into the hole A6M5 ZERO Glue the rudder to the vertical stabilizer 16 ...

Page 17: ...x12mm screw 6 2mm 2mm Elevator push rod line Elevator push rod line Elevator control horn flat Elevator control horn flat Rudder push rod line A6M5 ZERO Attach the control horns A6M5 ZERO Attach the tail gear shield 17 ...

Page 18: ...screws screws not included 2x950mm Elevator push rod x2 Clevis Connector 1 5x150mm rod Elevator servo X 2x950mm rudder push rod Connector Clevis Rudder servo X Elevator servo Rudder servo Throttle servo Elevator rod guide Rudder rod guide Throttle servo X 1 2x500mm Throttle push rod Connector 2x950mm rod with clevis 3 1 5x120mm rod 1 1 2x120mm rod 1 OR A6M5 ZERO Attach the tail gear shield A6M5 ZE...

Page 19: ...here are some carefully puncture sticker center of bubble but not model surface with the tip of the knife or sharp pin and squeeze out the air At curves stretch sticker and apply a little heat so that no ceases occur Cut off the excess that is produced IMPORTANT Please do not clean your model with pure alcohol only use liquid soap with water or use glass cleaner to clean on surface of your model t...

Page 20: ...the fuselage If the tail of plane falls the plane is tail heavy To correct this move the battery forward or if this is not possible stick weight onto the firewall When balanced correctly the airplane should level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers LATERAL BALANCE After you have balanced a plane on the CG you should laterally balance it Doing this will help the airplane tra...

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