General Building Information
The FW190 can be built by a person with average building
skills. It is designed for someone who has built a trainer or
low wing sport plane. No unusual building techniques are
required, although more difficult areas are explained in
detail where necessary. Certain steps in the building
process must be followed as depicted, or you might find
yourself digging back into the structure to redo something.
These areas are outlined when necessary.
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 optimized
for wood density averages, so occasionally, due to varia-
tions even in individual sheets, some areas might not cut
through completely. This is apparent mainly with the ply-
wood. Simply use care in removing the parts from the
sheets; most of the time, the parts will literally fall out of the
sheets!
The Wing Section building steps are shown for both Fixed
Gear and Retract installation. Decide which gear installation
you want to go with, and use the appropriate building sec-
tion.
Hardware and a motor mount are 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. A vibration-dampening motor mount is
recommended for use regardless of engine choice, so
select a mount suited to your particular engine.
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 Corporation shall have no liability whatsoev-
er, implied or expressed, arising out of the intentional or
unintentional neglect, misuse, abuse, or abnormal usage of
this product. Skyshark R/C Corporation shall have no liabil-
ity 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 Corporation shall have no liability for any and
all additions, alterations, and modifications of this product.
Having said that mouthful, turn the page and start building
the best airplane on the market!
Accessories needed to finish the FW190:
Sullivan Gold-N-Rods, 48" (Part no. 504) or other appro-
priate pushrods
Sullivan RST-10 or -12 Fuel Tank or other 10 - 12 ounce
fuel tank
Motor mount for appropriate engine
Skyshark FW190A-8 Spinner
3-1/4" Main Wheels (Robart #134)
1-1/2" Tailwheel (Dubro 150TW)
3/16” Gear Straps for gear covers (Dubro #811)
Hinges - We normally use CA hinges for ease.
Control Horns, Clevises, Bolts, Nuts, Screws, etc. (consult
our website)
1/7th Scale Pilot Full or Bust Figure
Engine, Muffler, Radio, Covering, Paint, etc.
Electric Conversion:
Brushless Outrunner Motor 400-500Kv
Skyshark Lightning 75 or E-flite Power 60
ESC: OS70, Cobra 80 or E-flite 80
Battery: Ulti-Power 6-8 cell 5200mAh
Rare Earth Magnets for battery hatch.
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