Charter
8
3181
No.
Figs. 45 and 46
- Assemble the motor mount from the parts R16, R24 to
R27 and glue the joints. Note that the appropriate motor
bulkhead R26 A or B should be selected to suit the elec-
tric motor you intend to install.
Fig. 47
- Fit the projecting lugs of the motor mount assembly
through the slots in the nose former R3, and glue the
joints well.
Fig. 48
- Glue the nose fairing panels R22 to both sides of the
motor mount.
- Glue the motor mount nose fairing R23 in place.
- Fill in the top of the motor mount with 1.5 mm balsa sheet.
Fig. 49
- Round off the fuselage nose, sand the entire fuselage
overall, and round off the corners neatly.
Figs. 50 and 51
- Solder the appropriate connectors to the cables attached
to the electric motor E1, as described in the instructions
provided with the motor.
- Install the motor from the underside, and fit the motor
retaining screws E2 temporarily.
Fig. 52
- Solder matching connectors to the cables attached to the
speed controller (for the motor and the flight battery), as
described in the instructions supplied with the controller.
Figs. 53 and 54
- Install the speed controller E3 and attach it to the fusela-
ge side using Velcro tape. Run the motor cables through
the large opening into the motor compartment.
Fig. 55
- Connect the speed controller to the motor, connecting
like cable colours.
Fig. 56
- Run the speed controller cables for the flight battery back
into the fuselage.
Fig. 57
- Cut the balsa strips E4 to E7 to length to form the battery
tray, and glue the parts together at right-angles. Note: if
you are using a battery other than the recommended
type, you may need to adjust the width between the rails
to suit the pack.
Fig. 58
- Fit the battery tray in the fuselage with the front cross-
piece E7 resting against the former R4.
- Glue the battery tray in the fuselage.
Fig. 59
- Solder matching connectors to the flight battery E8.
- Place the battery in the battery tray and wrap a strip of
Velcro tape E9 round the pack and the tray to secure it.
- Do not connect the battery to the speed controller at
this stage.
Assembly and operating instructions
Stage 5 - glowplug power system
Part No.
Description
Material
Dimensions
No. off
R16
Former
Poplar ply
3 mm
Laser-cut
1
R22
Motor mount side fairing
Balsa
8 mm
Laser-cut
2
R23
Nose fairing
Balsa
8 mm
Laser-cut
1
R25
Motor mount side panel
Poplar ply
3 mm
Laser-cut
2
R26V
Nose bulkhead (glow version)
Poplar ply
3 mm
Laser-cut
1
R27V
Lower motor bulkhead (glow version)
Poplar ply
3 mm
Laser-cut
1
V 1
Captive nut
M3
4
V 2
Motor mount,
N.I
.
1
V 3
Motor mount retaining screw,
N.I.
M3 x 18
4
V 4
Glowplug motor and silencer,
N.I.
1
V 5
Motor screws and nuts,
N.I.
M3 x 25
4
V 6
Balsa strip
1.5 mm
1
V 7
Snake outer and pushrod
1 each
V 8
Threaded coupler and locknut
2
V 9
Plastic clevis
1
V10
Throttle servo,
N.I.
1
V11
Clevis
1
V12
Fueltank complete,
N.I.
1
V13
Fuel tubing,
N.I.
2
V14
Strip
Balsa
8 x 8 mm
1
