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Summary of Contents for Mambo

Page 1: ...at is in first class condition a correctly sized power system and components electronics batteries wheels etc throughout the building process You must correctly install all R C and other components so...

Page 2: ...sheet 1 BP9 laser cut 3 32 x 4 x 11 5 sheet 2 BP10 laser cut 3 32 x 4 x 24 sheet 1 BP11 laser cut 1 16 x 4 x 24 sheet 1 BP12 laser cut 1 16 x 4 x 24 sheet 1 BPTIP laser cut 1 4 x 4 x 9 sheet 1 3 32 x...

Page 3: ...ok a little different in some steps Online Supplementary Photos We realize that the smaller black and white photos in this manual might not show some of the steps as clearly as you might want So we ve...

Page 4: ...hould face R2 and be at the top as shown here Make sure it is perpendicular to R3 then glue in position Step 8 Wing Assembly WH4 and WH5 Locate one WH4 and one WH5 from LP1 First position WH4 into R3...

Page 5: ...is firmly seated while the glue cures Also make sure to remove any excess epoxy that may drip on the face of R1 Epoxy is easier to clean off before it cures by using a paper towel lightly soaked in a...

Page 6: ...on Measure and cut two 2 1 4 pieces Round both ends of both pieces and set them aside Now locate DG from LP1 and tape in place to the rear of the wing right in the center use the pre etched DG center...

Page 7: ...on of the tail surfaces Prepare your work area Now tape the horizontal stabilizer plan and a fresh piece of waxed paper on your building board Step 29 Horizontal Stab Assembly S1 Locate both S1 s from...

Page 8: ...TR1 has an etched circle on the top surface at the front edge Since you re using the Apprentice motor and motor mount hold F3 as shown top up on the building board then slip TR1 in at an angle making...

Page 9: ...place Take care that these pieces are orientated the right way when glued to FS2 When correct both LG2 s will face each other and the tabs of LG1 will be firmly seated in FS2 Step 42 Fuselage Assembl...

Page 10: ...F2 to obtain a secure fit F2 needs to be flush against the front of TR1 and the tabs from both fuselage sides need to be inserted into the pre cut slots in F2 When satisfied on how these pieces go to...

Page 11: ...e Assembly rear cap Back when you made the wings the leading edge was created from 5 16 square stock Use a piece of this stock to form the rear fuselage cap This piece will fit between the fuselage si...

Page 12: ...ach the stab in place Using scrap 3 16 square balsa cut two pieces roughly 3 in long From the underside of the fuse glue one of the strips in on each side where the fuselage and stab join this will st...

Page 13: ...unding the corners if you d like Step 74 Elevator Slot For the most of the Mambo build we ve tried to do as much engineering and pre cutting for you But for this step you ll need to do a little bit of...

Page 14: ...motor you ll need to make a hole for the cooling air to escape the rear of the fuselage We choose to cut a hole just forward of the stab on the underside of the fuselage Logos numbers etc If you want...

Page 15: ...t fit then glue it in place You can pickup a pilot at your local hobby shop and for a few bucks you can add a nice look to that front cockpit area Give both pieces of the canopy a quick wash in warm s...

Page 16: ...ll need to attach your engine mount to the firewall Carefully measure where the mount should be attached making sure your engine s crankshaft will be in line with the thrust line noted on the plans On...

Page 17: ...from idle to full throttle and back Also ensure the engine is tuned according to the manufacturer s instructions and it will run consistently and constantly at full throttle when adjusted Check all th...

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