Thank you for purchasing the Fantasy from Skyshark R/C.
Our goal, through computer technology and state-of-the-
art production techniques, is to offer aircraft that are fast
and easy to assemble with minimal sanding and shaping.
Your airplane has many unique features in its
design:
CAD Design
CAD design allows strength to be built into the airplane
without sacrificing weight. Accurate parts design and
placement ensures a perfect fit.
CAD Drawn Plans
The plans in this kit are not copied from a master set! They
are originals drawn directly from the CAD program where
the airplane was designed. We do this because it allows us
to use color, which helps you better visualize the various
components of the airplane, and we can use better quality
paper, which greatly reduces the possibility of shrinkage.
Since you’re going to build directly on the plans, they
ought to be the proper size! Also, parts placement is guar-
anteed to be accurate, so you can build a better, straighter
model.
Laser Cut Parts
The same program that generates the design and plans
also drives the laser, so every part is reproduced exactly as
it was designed. Laser cutting also allows us to fit more
parts on each sheet of wood, reducing the waste, and low-
ering the cost to you. Since laser cutting does not have the
same limitations that mechanical cutters do, small and
hard-to-produce parts are simply a computer file away, so
you get a more accurate airplane.
Engine Options
Engine choices range from .46 to .61 2-strokes, or .56 to
.91 4-strokes. The firewall is a limited size so make sure
you check you engine mount fit before deciding on a larg-
er engine.
Retract Options
Retract installation is left up to the builder.
Dual Aileron Servos
Dual servos can be added to the wing instead of a single
servo torque rod setup without affecting performance. We
also leave this up to the builder
General Building Information
The Fantasy can be assembled by a person with little or no
building experience. This manual is written for the begin-
ning builder. An advanced builder can build this kit in as lit-
tle as 20 - 30 hours.
Occasionally hints will be included at certain building
steps. These are not required for completion, rather they
are tips intended to ease a particular process.
The laser does not cut through the wood, it burns its way
through. As a result of this, occasionally there will be
scorching on the surface of the wood. This is normal, and
is only a surface discoloration, and does not affect the
wood in any other way. Similarly, the laser settings are opti-
mized for wood density averages, so occasionally, due to
variations even in individual sheets, some areas might not
cut through completely. This is apparent mainly with the
plywood. Simply use care in removing the parts from the
sheets; most of the time, the parts will literally fall out of the
sheets!
Some hardware including a motor mount is not included in
the kit. There are so many choices for quality hardware that
these choices are left to the individual preferences of the
builder, rather than include something in the kit that you’ll
probably throw away anyway.
Decals
The decals provided are made from fuel-proof vinyl so
there is no need to clearcoat them. To apply, clean the sur-
face with alcohol and wipe dry. Put a drop or two of soap
in a spray bottle filled with water. Shake the mixture and
spray onto the surface that you will be applying the decal
to. Peel the backing from the decal and apply to the surface
without pressing.Using a credit card or other flat item rub
the decals onto the surface from the center moving out to
the edges. This will force any water from under the decal.
Wipe with a clean dry cloth and remove the masking from
the decal. If the decal lifts while removing the masking,
allow the decal to dry before attempting to remove the
masking.
This aircraft is not a toy. It must be flown in a responsible
manner according to the rules set forth by the Academy of
Model Aeronautics. The builder assumes the responsibility
for the proper assembly and operation of this product.
Skyshark R/C shall have no liability whatsoever, implied or
expressed, arising out of the intentional or unintentional
neglect, consequential damage, misuse, abuse, or abnor-
mal usage of this product. Skyshark R/C shall have no lia-
bility whatsoever arising from the improper or wrongful
assembly of the product nor shall it have any liability due to
the improper or wrongful use of the assembled product.
Skyshark R/C shall have no liability for any and all addi-
tions, alterations, and modifications of this product.
Having said that mouthful, turn the page and start building
the best sport plane on the market!
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