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Construction Manual

WARNING

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL 

BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. 

IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS 

AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING 

THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF THIS 

MODEL.

A Radio-Controlled aircraft is not a toy!

If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm 

and damage to property. Fly only in open 

areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model 

Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all 

instructions included with your radio, powerplant, 

electronics and batteries.

• Inspect your model before every flight to ensure it is airworthy.

• Be aware of any other radio frequency user who may present an 

interference problem.

• Always be courteous and respectful of other users in your 

selected flight area.

• Choose an area clear of obstacles and large enough to safely 

accommodate your flying activity.

• Make sure this area is clear of friends and spectators prior to 

launching your aircraft.

• Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your flight path that 

could cause potential conflict.

• Carefully plan your flight path prior to launch.

• Abide by any and all established AMA National Model Aircraft 

Safety Codes.

IMPORTANT!!! 

Two of the most important things you can 

do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying 

near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people. 

INCLUDED ITEMS

Wood parts included in this kit:

•  1 - LP1 - laser cut 1/8” x 5.5 x 24 sheet

•  1 - LP2 - laser cut 1/8” x 5.5 x 24 sheet

•  1 - LP3 - laser cut 1/8” x 5.5 x 24 sheet

•  1 - LP4 - laser cut 1/8” x 5.5 x 24 sheet

•  1 - LP5 - laser cut 1/8” x 3.5 x 6 sheet

•  2 - BP1 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 24 sheet

•  1 - BP2 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 11.5 sheet

•  1 - BP3 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 11.5 sheet

•  1 - BP4 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 24 sheet

•  1 - BP5 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 24 sheet

•  2 - BP6 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 24 sheet

•  2 - BP7 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 24 sheet

•  1 - BP8 - laser cut 3/32” x 4 x 11.5 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 12 x 24 sheet

•  3 - 1/16” x 4 x 24 sheet

•  5/16” x 5/16” x 36” balsa strips (2 pieces)

•  1/4” x 1/2” x 36” balsa strips (2 pieces)

•  3/16” x 3/16” x 36” balsa strips (4 pieces)

•  5/16” x 1-1/4” x 36” tapered balsa strips (2 pieces)

•  3/16” x 3/8” x 24” basswood strips (4 pieces)

•  1 - 1/4”x 6” wooden dowel

•  1 - 3/16”x 4” wooden dowel

Hardware parts included in this kit:

•  Pre-bent main gear wire

•  C/A type hinges for control surfaces

•  4 - control horns

•  2 - wheel collars 1/8” I.D.

•  2 - plastic gear straps

•  2 - 1/4”-20 wing bolts

•  10 - 2-56 x 1/2” machine screws

•  5 - 2-56 x 3/4” self tapping screws

•   4 - 1/4” Neodymium disc magnets

Other items included in this kit:

•  2 - Rolled plans (fuselage and wing)

•  1 - Construction Manual

•   1 - canopy

ITEMS NEEDED

Hardware needed (not included in the kit) 

For some of these items there is more than one option which will 

require a bit of decision making ahead of time. There isn’t a right or 

a wrong choice, so choose the items that work best for you. 

We strongly recommended supporting your local hobby shop.

• Powerplant:

 

 

if Electric (minimum 15-size, 840Kv brushless outrunner  

 

motor, 30amp esc and 3-4S LiPo pack)

 

 

if Glow (.15-.30 engine, 6 ounce tank, fuel tubing)

• Propeller

•  Engine/Motor mount and mounting hardware

•  Receiver - (4 channel minimum)

•  Sub-micro servos (4 for electric, 5 for glow) - 1 each for elevator 

and rudder; 1 for each aileron 1 for throttle (if glow) 

•  “Y” servo harness (for ailerons)

•  Pushrods (two 5” for ailerons, two 24” for elevator & rudder, 

one 10” for throttle if glow powered)

•  Clevises for the pushrods (8 if electric, 10 if glow).

•  2.5” diameter wheels

•  Tailwheel assembly

• Covering

•  Optional pilot figure for the cockpit.

Additional Required Building Tools and Adhesives

•  Drill & assorted drill bits

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which 

is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other 

reproductive harm.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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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