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Summary of Contents for Giant F4U Corsair

Page 1: ...accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condi...

Page 2: ...five points for scale documentation the only proof required that a full size aircraft of this type in this paint markings scheme did exist is a single sheet such as a kit box cover from a plastic mod...

Page 3: ...at all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound Be sure to check clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue 7 If you...

Page 4: ...e ball bearing servos could be used for durability and flight precision The following servo extensions andY harnesses were also used 2 24 600mm servo extensions for the aileron servos HCAM2721 for Fut...

Page 5: ...ween your model and the published values KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable qua...

Page 6: ...pened with naphtha lighter fluid 2 Cut the covering over the air exit holes in the ends of the rudder and elevators These air passages will allow expanding air to vent during the process of tightening...

Page 7: ...takes time If you don t feel like going over the entire model all at once do the center wing panel first and the rest of the parts as needed Note A drop or two of CA debonder on one of your paper towe...

Page 8: ...s outline onto the top and bottom of the wing 9 Use a small pin to perforate the covering just inside the outlines 10 Use one of your paper towel squares and denatured alcohol to wipe the ink lines fr...

Page 9: ...pushrods to a length of 3 1 4 83mm and solder the clevises to them as well HOW TO SOLDER 1 Use denatured alcohol or other solvent to thoroughly clean the pushrod Roughen the end of the pushrod with co...

Page 10: ...t both ends up down This should be a good starting point for the correct flap throw With the flap switch in the retracted position flaps up the outer hole in the servo arm should be slightly above the...

Page 11: ...ith epoxy Proceeding quickly join the panels and proceed to the next step IMPORTANT Don t forget to key the tab in the outer flap into the slot in the middle flap 8 Use paper towel squares dampened wi...

Page 12: ...etracts and the includedTop Flite foam wheels cut two 1 2 14mm bushings from 7 32 K S brass tubing not included and use a small metal file sandpaper or a hobby knife to de burr the ends of the bushing...

Page 13: ...wo 15 380mm lines from the pneumatic line included with your retracts Guide one of the lines through the hole in the side of the rib under the flap servo hatch out through the hole in the back of the...

Page 14: ...p of threadlocker Note the cutout in each wheel to accommodate the hex key wrench 5 Snap the wheel covers into the wheels they snap on hard Make certain the outer edge of the cover fits all the way do...

Page 15: ...the rudder steering arm to the rudder torque rod tightening it down with a 3mm SHCS Holding the rudder and tailwheel wire centered tighten the pushrod to the screw lock connector on the tail gear arm...

Page 16: ...ill result in an accurately aligned stab and a plane that flies straight and true 1 Same as was done with the rudder torque rod use coarse sandpaper to roughen the arm portions of the elevator joiner...

Page 17: ...poxy so have plenty of paper towel squares and denatured alcohol on hand for cleanup Do not use 5 minute epoxy for this step 8 Once you have the stab aligned remove theT pins and slide the stab part w...

Page 18: ...nce you understand how to align the elevators remove them from the stab add 30 minute epoxy into the holes for the joiner wire rejoin the elevators to the stab and remove the T pins from the hinges Pe...

Page 19: ...t the blocks are made from grabs the screws much harder than the rail for the rest of the screws Optional Instead of using Phillips screws use 2 3 8 9 5mm button head Allen screws GPMQ3120 not include...

Page 20: ...ly horizontally a 45 degree angle or any other angle around the circle inscribed on the firewall Note that the X marks on the firewall indicate the bolt hole locations for the vertical or horizontal p...

Page 21: ...e throttle pushrod it will probably have to be angled from the carburetor arm toward the throttle servo be certain the pushrod will not interfere with the fuel tank or the wing you can temporarily set...

Page 22: ...WL On models where the engine and or muffler protrude from the cowl cutting holes for the engine and muffler can be a catch 22 You can t know precisely where to cut holes until the cowl is mounted but...

Page 23: ...e cowl View the cowl and fuselage from all angles making sure the cowl is positioned precisely how you want it 6 Using one of the templates as a guide drill a 3 32 2 4mm hole through the cowl into the...

Page 24: ...s perfect 11 Use the included plastic template to mark then cut the hole in the front of the cowl in alignment with the engine for additional cooling 12 Once you have all the holes cut smooth the edge...

Page 25: ...engine to accommodate the drive washer on your engine Here s the finished installation 11 Now you may cut and connect the fuel lines The tank has been plumbed so there will be one line that connects...

Page 26: ...to the inside of the fuselage with the valve in the hole 5 Connect approximately 10 250mm of air line to the air tank Use RTV silicone or other non permanent adhesive to glue in the tank 6 Connect th...

Page 27: ...decals are to be applied are clean and free of any residual glue or oily fingerprints Also make sure your hands are clean 2 Peel the decal from the sheet and immediately spray the back with window cle...

Page 28: ...of weight required or the battery positioning if possible it can be permanently attached Note Do not rely upon the adhesive on the back of the lead weight to permanently hold it in place Over time the...

Page 29: ...harge the batteries You should always charge your transmitter and receiver batteries the night before you go flying and at other times as recommended by the radio manufacturer CAUTION Unless the instr...

Page 30: ...he engine manufacturer s recommendations Do not use hands fingers or any other body part to try to stop the engine To stop a gasoline powered engine an on off switch should be connected to the engine...

Page 31: ...are silicone retainers on all the clevises 11 Make sure all servo arms are secured to the servos with the screws that came with them 12 Where appropriate secure connections between servo wires andY co...

Page 32: ...32 32 Components in Fuselage Components in Wing...

Page 33: ...Throttle Pushrod Hole Template I D Tag This model belongs to Name Address City State Zip Phone Number AMA Number 33 33...

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