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13...Install the rudder and elevator servos into the plywood
servo tray in the fuselage.  Viewing the model from the rear,
the rudder servo is mounted on the right side and the elevator
servo is mounted on the left side.  The servo output arms
should be at the rear end of the servo body, as shown.

14...Install the  Wire Pushrod for the rudder into the fuselage.
Start by inserting the “Z” bend end of the wire into the left
pushrod exit hole at the rear of the fuselage (again viewing
the fuselage from the rear).  Run the pushrod all the way up
to the rudder servo, which is on the right side of the fuselage.
Remove the control arm from the rudder servo, slip it onto the
“Z” bend, and then reinstall the control arm back onto the
servo.  Be sure to tighten the servo arm screw.

Install the elevator pushrod in the same manner.  Insert it into
the right exit hole at the rear of the fuselage, and run it 
forward to the elevator servo on the left side of the fuselage.
Install the elevator servo control arm to the “Z” bend.

15...Slide a plastic Control Horn Clevis Retainer onto the
rudder pushrod wire.  Snap a plastic Control Horn Clevis into
the rudder horn, with its open side facing outward, as shown.
Hold the rudder in neutral while you lay the threaded end of
the pushrod wire into the groove in the plastic clevis.  Push
the wire down firmly into the groove.

16...Slide the Clevis Retainer onto the Clevis, trapping the
pushrod wire in place.  Check to be sure that the rudder is still
in the neutral position.  If it is not, unsnap the clevis from the
control horn and adjust the pushrod length by screwing the
clevis in or out on the threads.  Then repeat this process to
attach the elevator pushrod to the elevator control horn.

Clevis

To operate the system, first turn on the 
transmitter and place the throttle stick in the
full low position.  Now plug the airborne 
battery pack into the "battery" side of the ESC.
The system should now be operational (see
NOTE below).  Test the system by moving the
right stick on the transmitter, which should
move the rudder and elevator servos.

Typically, with most ESCs, the motor is not
"armed" and will not function when you first
turn on the power, for safety reasons.  To arm
the motor, the throttle stick must be moved 
all the way up and all the way back, one or 
possibly two times.  Be sure to read the 
instructions that came with your particular ESC
to learn the manufacturer's arming method.
Once the ESC is armed, the motor should function and react to movements of the throttle stick.  Make sure everything is 
functioning properly on your workbench BEFORE you install any of the components into the model.  While the radio system is
still on, make sure the rudder and elevator trim levers on the transmitter are centered in neutral position.  This ensures that the 
servos are centered.  Unplug the battery from the ESC to turn the airborne system off and then turn off the transmitter.

NOTE: Some radio manufacturers provide a small micro-size Switch Harness.  We suggest that you not use the switch harness to
save weight.  It is very easy to turn the airborne system on and off by simply plugging in and unplugging the battery pack.

Clevis

Retainer

Elevator Servo

Rudder Servo

Notice that elevator & rudder pushrods

cross each other in rear of fuselage.

Push

Motor

Battery

ESC

Receiver

Elevator Servo

Rudder Servo

Summary of Contents for SIGRC95ARF Fokker D.VII

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Page 2: ...ng Officer of Jasta 18 from March to November 1918 This fighter group was called the Raben Raven squadron and all of their fighter aircraft including the Fokker D VII fighters were painted in the distinctive red and white color scheme depicted on your model Your SIG Fokker D VII is a very nice replica of this famous WWI fighter aircraft It flies very nicely with fighter like maneuverability and fl...

Page 3: ...olded Plastic Wheel Covers 2 50mm Dia Molded Plastic Main Wheels 4 Metal Wheel Retainer Washers Bag 4 SIGRPTF295 1 Fokker Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevators 1 Fokker Vertical Fin and Rudder Kit Contents Do a complete inventory of your kit before starting assembly Bag 2 SIGRPWK295 1 Fokker Top Wing 1 Fokker Bottom Wing 1 Fokker L G Spreader Wing 2 Wing Reinforcing Strips 1 1 4 x 20 1 4 Bag 3 1 Fok...

Page 4: ...conversion receivers There are several very good dual conversion micro receivers on the market such as the Hitec Electron 6 and the FMA M5 If you decide to use the Hitec Electron 6 receiver you can easily remove the plastic case as we did saving even more weight Of course there are a number of other small receivers and servos on the market that can be substituted with equally good results Select c...

Page 5: ...T use C A Glue on any of the foam parts or they will be damaged 5 Twist tube to bevel Slight bevel on inside Fuselage Straight Fuselage Bent Fuselage side cross section Apply epoxy sparingly to inside edge of one fuselage side as shown GOOD BAD Assembly Starts Here 1 Use a small piece of 220 grit sandpaper to remove any burrs from the ends of the two 4mm x 3 11 16 Aluminum Wing Tubes Now use your ...

Page 6: ...6 Use a sharp hobby knife to trim and remove the unwanted foam bridges from the Stabilizer Elevator assembly and the Fin Rudder assembly There are 5 bridges to remove A Trim 2 foam bridges connecting Stabilizer to Elevator B Trim foam bridge connecting top of Rudder to Fin C Trim foam bridge connecting bottom of Rudder to Tab D Trim foam bridge connecting bottom of Fin to Tab 7 Use a small diamete...

Page 7: ...are fully charged soft rag to generously apply cold tap water to the paper The paper will immediately begin to soak up the water Let the paper com pletely soak for at least 1 2 minutes Now gently SLIDE paper from the top of the decal DO NOT try to move the decal on the model s surface The decal is very thin and fragile If the decal has air bubbles under it use a soft cloth to gently pat out the bu...

Page 8: ...e pushrod length by screwing the clevis in or out on the threads Then repeat this process to attach the elevator pushrod to the elevator control horn Clevis To operate the system first turn on the transmitter and place the throttle stick in the full low position Now plug the airborne battery pack into the battery side of the ESC The system should now be operational see NOTE below Test the system b...

Page 9: ...ollowing measurements Rudder 3 4 Right 3 4 Left Elevator 1 2 Up 1 2 Down 18 Drill a 1 16 dia hole in the bottom of the fuselage just behind the rear wing dowel as shown Feed the receiver antenna through this hole Pull the antenna back to the rear of the fuselage and hold it in place with a small piece of Scotch Tape just behind the tailskid Allow the full length of the antenna to trail behind the ...

Page 10: ...y in the model and install the Plastic Cockpit Cover Check the balance of the model To do this turn the model upside down and support the model on your finger tips placed 1 2 back from the leading edge of the bottom wing Hold your fin gers close to the 10 20 Trim the plastic Hatch Cover as shown Test fit the trimmed Hatch Cover onto the top of the fuselage and adjust as needed for a good fit Note ...

Page 11: ...ament packing tape such as Scotch 893 spanwise on the bottom of both wings Cut a strip of filament tape to fit between the outer wing strut locations and lay it in place on the bottom of each wing at the high point of the airfoil Press the tape firmly in place Remove flange Wing Reinforcing Strip 26 Use 5 minute epoxy to glue the two die cut plywood landing gear inserts into position on the Wire M...

Page 12: ...n you will probably need to hand launch the airplane This is done by holding the model level running the motor up to high throttle and then tossing the model straight ahead at flight speed NEVER throw the airplane in a nose up attitude or tilted to one side or the other Throw it perfectly level If you ve never hand launched an R C model before make your first hand launches over tall knee high gras...

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