Twisted Hobbys Big Turbo Beaver Manual Download

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Rev: 2015.06.28.v01c

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Twisted Hobbys

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Big Turbo Beaver

MOTOR: 1x 72g / 1000 to 1200kV Outrunner
ESC: 1x 30amp
SERVOS: 4x 14g / 2x 5g
PROP: 10x3.8 SF Prop
BATTERY: 3s / 1000-1350mAh

RADIO: 4 to 7 channel
WINGSPAN: 43-1/2”
LENGTH: 39-3/8”
AUW: 630g (depends on equipment)

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Page 1: ...sted Hobbys www twistedhobbys com Big Turbo Beaver MOTOR 1x 72g 1000 to 1200kV Outrunner ESC 1x 30amp SERVOS 4x 14g 2x 5g PROP 10x3 8 SF Prop BATTERY 3s 1000 1350mAh RADIO 4 to 7 channel WINGSPAN 43 1...

Page 2: ...rollable and completely unpredictable Make sure to perform a range check before every flight If you detect a control problem or interference during a flight immediately land the model to prevent a pot...

Page 3: ...io gear and electronic parts are used and maintained Thus no liability is assumed or accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the assembled model aircraft or from this instruction manual incl...

Page 4: ...items Note Some kits might have slight deviations from the above pictured items Wing Tail Surfaces and Carbon Spars Double check that you have all the above pictured items The Carbon Bundle includes...

Page 5: ...ove pictured items Note Some kits might have slight deviations from the above pictured items Plywood Foam and Hardware Kits Double check that you have all the above pictured items The Hardware kit ite...

Page 6: ...pins An Acrostic Ceiling panel from your local hardware store ts this bill nicely and will lay at on your work table Over size long push pins are available at your local craft store These two items a...

Page 7: ...is necessary or a slip joint do not allow the glue to tack up simple apply and join immediately you will have several minutes to locate the two parts before the glue sets up In most cases the parts b...

Page 8: ...s and check that all the servos operate correctly and smoothly Hang on to the motor near the wires and test it s operation as well Using the tack up method apply a skim coat to the mating surfaces Not...

Page 9: ...vot so do not over tighten the screws When completed you should have something that looks like the above parts Using thin CA and kicker glue the wood pieces of the LEF to the wing be very careful that...

Page 10: ...Apply a medium tack up coat to the mating surfaces of the items shown above Note the UNDERSIDE of all the pieces should be facing UP In addition to the spars you will need the above picture two items...

Page 11: ...forward Slide the wood piece in until it is ush and wipe away any excess glue that squeezed out Once the whole length of the spar is install it should look similar to the above picture Install the spa...

Page 12: ...ozzle of the tube squeeze some Welders into the slot Once the Welders has tacked up bring the two pieces together Align them on a at surface and use the trailing edges as reference Grab the black two...

Page 13: ...the output arm of the servo lines up with the horn of the LEF Repeat for the other side Some servos may stick up a little from the surface of the wing this is ne Press the servo into position Locate...

Page 14: ...ar the tailing edge of the wing in the cabin area this will minimize the potential need for extensions With the servo electronically center and the LEF in it s neutral position measure the distance fr...

Page 15: ...tting up the radio program Repeat for the other side With the control surface and servo both in neutral positions measure from hole to hole like was done with the LEF Put a skim coat of Welders on the...

Page 16: ...ng it can be set aside for now and work on the fuselage can begin With the nozzle of the Welder s tube squeeze a small bead of glue into the respect slots and install the strips as shown while the glu...

Page 17: ...ck side Locate the above pictured wood items and the two small alum threaded insert nuts Repeat for the other side and with stick pins or weights let the glue dry before moving these pieces around It...

Page 18: ...as shown in this picture and the previous one With thin CA and kicker glue the three pieces together Locate the body half shown above and split it in the tabbed area Using the small points in the foa...

Page 19: ...stall the motor mount as shown using the Wet Welders method laser etched rectangles facing rearward Carefully bring the two pieces together making sure that the slots in the foam and the slots in the...

Page 20: ...ecessary to make sure that all the tabs are fully engaged and sitting ush in their slots Wipe away any excess glue and double check all the joints Let all this dry for a little while use weights to ke...

Page 21: ...to be made a little deeper HORN INSTALLS FROM THE TOP SIDE Make sure the spar is ush with the elevator surface and position the horn so that the hole is over the hinge line Once everything is in plac...

Page 22: ...mount areas Fit the together as shown above check that the two pieces are square to each other and that tabs and slots are fully engaged Let dry for an hour or so before handling Slide the SMALLER of...

Page 23: ...ed areas should be facing forward and line up with the carbon landing gear spars Now is the time to install the remaining 1x5x300mm carbon spar It will slide in to the existing slot it may be necessar...

Page 24: ...the Twisted Hobbys power combo so the ICE Servo Tray is a prefect t for the servos in the that combo Using the Wet Welders Method mount the servo tray to the provided notches Once attached everything...

Page 25: ...e up on both sides and that towards the front the little notch is engaged Make sure all tab and slot in the front engages and that the elevator is sitting ush with it s mating area on the fuselage Att...

Page 26: ...e Let this dry for a little while before handling Using the Wet Welders method attach the lower rudder n Attach the threaded ends to one end of EACH push rod with thin CA Tail push rods are next locat...

Page 27: ...ole With the dimension just taken remove enough of the control rod so that you can match that dimension hole to hole with the clevis control rod assembly Attach the clevis with med CA Round up your mo...

Page 28: ...Use thread locker Attach the front prop hub also with the screws that came with the motor and also with thread locker Start with the pie shaped part It s exact position is centered on the area where t...

Page 29: ...method Hold everything in position for a couple minutes or use tape to keep it all in place while the glue sets up Let the glue tack up then join the pieces starting on one edge as shown and wrapping...

Page 30: ...ill be a little lip just behind the cowling this is where the lower part of the windscreen will meet up Wrap all the way around and apply rm pressure everywhere to secure the bond Once the glue has ta...

Page 31: ...up all the parts pictured above Medium CA or Welders Wet method can be used for the wheels Welders Wet method will allow for ner adjustment in regard to the concentricity between the inner and outer...

Page 32: ...d Kicker as was done with the other side to attach this hub Use the pins for location Repeat the process until you have two complete wheels built and kicker to the donut Press the two pieces together...

Page 33: ...anding gear spars Repeat for the other side Slide one of the small wood nut shaped parts onto the stub axle as far as it will go make sure it is square to the axle then secure with a couple drops of m...

Page 34: ...els and another wood nut The nut can be secured with a drop of medium CA or Welders just make sure the wheel still spins Repeat for the other side Cut them all out in prep for assembly onto the airfra...

Page 35: ...rvo The one that was just split installs onto the aileron control surface just behind the SFG that was just installed Elevator SFG is pictured above it installs on the inside of the counter balance pa...

Page 36: ...for it approx in the location shown Squeeze some Welders into the slit and install the skid Repeat for the other side Last piece to glue on is the Turbo Exhaust Stacks one on each side use the engrave...

Page 37: ...ollowing page For a DX9 SPM le see the RC Groups Thread for this model Approximate battery location for CG For extreme 3D ying use a strap in additon to the velcro patch to secure the battery About Le...

Page 38: ...little to no elevator input Also power off down line should be straight down without any pull or tuck Extreme 3D Ailerons Up 45 deg Dn 30 deg Rudder 40 deg Elevator 45 deg Expo to suit Beginner Sport...

Page 39: ...ufactures instructions If there is insuf cient range or signi cant reduction with the motor running resolve and re test before ying The rst ights should be done with the CG at the recommended position...

Page 40: ...Rev 2015 06 28 v01c page 40 notes and s u Sheet...

Page 41: ...building a foamie airplane Use low temp hot glue for gluing electronics this will allow for easy removal later if necessary The low temp hot glue can be released by painting the glue bead with an alco...

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