Hangar 9 F6F Hellcat 60 ARF Assembly Manual Download

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Wingspan:........................................65.in.(1651mm)

Wing.Area:..........................770.sq.in.(49.68.sq.dm)

Assembly mAnuAl

F6F Hellcat 60 ARF

Length:.............................................53.in.(1346mm)

..............Measured.with.Tru-Turn."A".Style.Spinner

Weight:.............................. .8–9.5.lb.(3.6.kg–4.3.kg)

Specifications

Summary of Contents for F6F Hellcat 60 ARF

Page 1: ...Wingspan 65 in 1651mm Wing Area 770 sq in 49 68 sq dm Assembly manual F6F Hellcat 60 ARF Length 53 in 1346mm Measured with Tru Turn A Style Spinner Weight 8 9 5 lb 3 6 kg 4 3 kg Specifications 5 ...

Page 2: ...anty Repairs 7 Warning 7 Before Starting Assembly 7 Section 1 Retract Linkage Installation 8 Section 2 Aileron Installation 12 Section 3 Joining the Wing Panels 18 Section 4 Engine Installation 21 Section 5 Canopy and Decal Installation 24 Section 6 Cowling Installation 26 Section 7 Stabilizer Installation 29 Section 8 Installing the Elevators 32 Section 9 Installing the Rudder 33 Section 10 Radio...

Page 3: ...P9303 XP8103 X 378 XP6102 XF631 XF421 Quattro Recommended Power Systems 61 75 2 stroke 91 1 00 4 stroke Power 60 Brushless Outrunner Large Parts A Fuselage HAN4076 B Wing HAN4077 C Cowling HAN4079 D Tail Set HAN4078 E Scale Detail Set HAN4080 F Canopy HAN4081 Items Not Shown Fuel Tank Assembled HAN4086 Tail Wheel Assembly HAN4082 Decal Set HAN4087 Pushrod Set HAN4083 Retract Set HAN4084 Wheels HAN...

Page 4: ...d Items Epoxy brushes Felt tipped pen or pencil Measuring device e g ruler tape measure Mixing sticks for epoxy Paper towels Rubbing alcohol Masking tape Sanding bar Sandpaper Rotary tool w sanding drum Sealing Iron HAN101 Covering Glove HAN150 Sealing Iron Sock HAN141 Covering Colors Midnight Blue HANU885 Sky Blue HANU875 White HANU870 Required Field Equipment Propeller Fuel Long Reach Glow Plug ...

Page 5: ... modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product you are advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Safe...

Page 6: ...f the purchased kit Further Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final assembly or material used for the final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user acce...

Page 7: ...hampaign Illinois 61822 All other products requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address freight prepaid Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Warning An RC aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites fo...

Page 8: ...l Drill bit 1 16 1 5mm 5 64 2mm 1 8 3mm Hex wrench included in kit Paper towel Step 1 Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the two retract servo tray rails into the wing Make sure the rails rest on the bottom sheeting of the wing Step 2 Locate the retract servo tray Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the servo tray into position Keep the retract actuating wires on the top side of the servo tray Step 3 Install the l...

Page 9: ...hers and retainers Step 6 Connect the retract servo to your radio system and electronically move the servo to the retracted position Slide the retract control wires through the quick connectors as shown and secure the servo arm to the retract servo Step 7 With the retract servo in the up position use the linkage to manually retract the landing gear Install a 3mm setscrew into the quick connectors ...

Page 10: ...wheel well using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel Trace around the wheel well onto the wing Use a sharp hobby knife to remove the covering to expose the underlying wood Glue the wells using 6 minute epoxy Hint Use clear tape and tape the wells into position when flying from rough surfaces This will allow easy access to the linkages in case they might need future adjustments Step 10 Install a whee...

Page 11: ...the retract to eliminate this The screw is located inside the retract so it will have to be removed from the aircraft to make this adjustment Step 13 The landing gear door is attached using two aluminum brackets four 3mm x 10mm screws four 3mm washers and four 3mm nuts Draw a centerline down the backside of the landing gear door to aid in alignment Pre drill the landing gear doors for the screws u...

Page 12: ...Thin CA T pins Drill 6 minute epoxy Ruler Felt tipped pen Drill bit 1 16 1 5mm 5 64 2mm 3 32 2 5mm Step 1 Use a 1 16 1 5mm drill bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge location Drill holes in both the wing and aileron This creates a tunnel for the CA to wick into allowing for a better bond of the hinge Step 2 Locate three CA hinges Place a T pin in the center of each hinge Step 3 Place th...

Page 13: ...cess Step 5 Remove the T pins and move the aileron to provide the best access to the hinge Apply thin CA to each hinge Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA Use a paper towel and CA remover debonder to clean up any excess CA from the wing and or aileron Make sure to apply CA to both sides of the hinges Step 6 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull on the aileron to ensure the h...

Page 14: ...ocation for the servo mounting blocks Step 10 Locate the servo mounting blocks Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the blocks to the hatch Let the epoxy fully cure before proceeding to the next step Step 11 Place the aileron servo between the mounting blocks and use a felt tipped pen to mark the location of the four servo mounting screws Note The servo must not touch the hatch in order to isolate engine vi...

Page 15: ...vent the servo leads from becoming disconnected Note It is always a good idea to secure the servo connector and servo extension together to prevent the wires from becoming unplugged Step 14 Tie the preinstalled string onto the servo extension Tie a small weight onto the string at the root of the outer panel Use the string and weight to pull the extension out of the tip panel Step 15 Place the hatc...

Page 16: ... the hatch using four 2 x 3 8 screws Step 17 Remove the back plate from a control horn using side cutters or a sharp hobby knife Step 18 Position the control horn on the aileron so the horn aligns with the aileron servo horn and the aileron hinge line Mark the position for the mounting holes using a felt tipped pen Step 19 Drill three 3 32 2 5mm holes at the locations marked in the previous step S...

Page 17: ...ally using the radio system Attach the pushrod with clevis to the control horn Physically place the aileron control surface in neutral Mark the pushrod where it crosses the holes in the servo arm Step 23 Bend the wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the previous step Cut the wire 3 8 9 5mm above the bend Step 24 Use a 5 64 2mm drill to enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm Slide the wire through ...

Page 18: ...fit Note The joiner will be angled towards the top of the wing Step 2 Without using any glue test fit the wing panel and center panel together using the wing joiner The panels must fit together without any gaps top or bottom If any gaps do exist use a sanding bar to lightly sand the root ribs of both panels until the panels fit together perfectly Step 3 Tuck the servo lead back into the tip panel ...

Page 19: ... panel with epoxy Be sure to apply epoxy to the top and bottom of the joiner also Insert the epoxy coated side of the joiner into the outer wing joiner cavity up to the mark on the joiner If you have used enough epoxy it will ooze out of the cavity as the joiner is installed Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Step 6 Apply a generous amount of epoxy to the joiner cavity...

Page 20: ...masking tape to securely hold the wing panels together Allow the epoxy to fully cure before continuing to the next section Step 10 Once the epoxy has fully cured use a sealing iron to apply the trim to the joint between the outer panel and center panel Position the wing so the tip panel is up The weight should fall to the center where it can be retrieved from the opening for the retract servo Pull...

Page 21: ...our 8 washers and four blind nuts Leave the bolts loose enough not to draw the blind nuts into the wood inside the fuselage Hint You can also install the blind nuts backwards to prevent them from pulling into the wood on the backside of the firewall Just remember to move them to their correct positioning before moving to the next section Step 2 Temporarily attach the engine using four 8 32 x 11 4 ...

Page 22: ...ed pen Remove the engine and drill the firewall for the pushrod tube using a drill and 5 32 4mm drill bit Step 6 Drill a 5 32 4mm hole in former 2 that corresponds to the location of the hole drilled in the firewall Note Make sure to drill the hole in former 2 far enough inside the fuselage so the wing will not interfere with the pushrod tube Step 7 Test fit the throttle pushrod tube through the f...

Page 23: ... of foam where the fuel tank contacts the formers Make any necessary supports to keep the tank from moving during flight Note Make sure that any support braces installed will not interfere with the installation of the wing or linkages Step 10 Install the muffler There should be plenty of clearance between the muffler and firewall Make the proper connections to the engine using the engine manufactu...

Page 24: ... 7 U S WWII Pilot HAN8311 Use epoxy or Zap A Dap A Goo to secure the pilot Step 3 Use Lexan scissors to trim the canopy Step 4 Position the canopy onto the fuselage Trace around the canopy and onto the fuselage using a felt tipped pen Step 5 Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy and slightly inside the line drawn on the fuselage using medium sandpaper Clean both the fuselage and canopy using ...

Page 25: ...s on the box to aid in their location Step 8 Cut a small hole in the upper edge of the fuselage big enough to install the radio mast Remove at least 1 4 of covering from the mast and then insert it into the hole Use medium CA to secure the mast into position Note The mast is optional If you know the mast will get bumped in transport you can opt to leave it off your model Section 5 Canopy and Decal...

Page 26: ...for strength Remove the center area for the engine drive washer Hint The dummy radial engine can also be painted at this time Just remember to test the paint on the pieces removed to make sure the paint won t attack the plastic Step 2 Use a rotary tool to remove the openings in the cowling to allow for air to flow to the engine Step 3 Use medium grit sandpaper to sand the inside of the cowling whe...

Page 27: ...to the cowl Step 7 Remove the cowl and remove the necessary material to fit the cowl over the engine Install the engine back onto the firewall and test fit the cowl over the engine Use a small amount of threadlock on the four bolts to prevent them from loosening during flight Hint Start by removing only a little material at a time Work until the cowl fits nicely over the engine Step 8 Slide the co...

Page 28: ...drilled in the cowling using a 1 8 3mm drill bit Step 11 Attach the cowl using four 2 x 1 2 sheet metal screws Hint Apply several drops of CA into the screw holes after threading the screws in a couple of times This will harden the wood and keep the screws from loosening during flight Step 12 Attach the propeller to the engine An A Style Propeller Nut 11 4 TRUB1250A and matching adapter for the en...

Page 29: ...all the blind nut from the inside of the fuselage Hint A short 1 4 20 bolt and fender washer can also be used to draw the blind nut up into position Note Make sure no epoxy gets into the threads of the blind nut Step 2 Use the two 1 4 x 11 2 socket head bolts and 1 4 washers to attach the wing to the fuselage Step 3 Measure the distance between a point centered at the rear of the fuselage and each...

Page 30: ...izer DO NOT glue the hinges until instructed to do so Step 5 Check the distance from each stab tip to each wing tip These measurements must be equal for the stab to be aligned Step 6 Check to make sure the wing and stabilizer are parallel If they are not lightly sand the opening in the fuselage for the stab until the stab is parallel to the wing 1BSBMMFM Step 7 After verifying the alignment of the...

Page 31: ...n the loss of your airplane Hint Use a soldering iron or hot knife as an alternative to a hobby knife to melt the covering Step 9 Slide the stabilizer partially back into the slot Mix 1 2 ounce of 30 minute epoxy Apply epoxy to the top and bottom of the exposed wood of the stabilizer Slide the stabilizer the rest of the way into the slot in the fuselage Double check the alignment to verify it s co...

Page 32: ...levator joiner wire Press the elevator against the stabilizer so that the hinge gap between the elevator and stabilizer is roughly 1 64 4mm Remove the T pins and remove any excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel Note You can combine the previous step with the following step if you like This will hold the elevator in position while the epoxy cures Step 4 Line up the tip of the elevato...

Page 33: ...nside the fuselage Measure 13 8 35mm up from the fuselage and mark the tail wheel wire Position the wire so the tail wheel will be parallel to the runway Make a 90 degree bend in the wire at the mark so the wire will extend into the rudder Cut the excess wire so only 1 25mm extends past the rear edge of the fin Step 3 Remove the covering from the slot in the rudder Locate three CA hinges Place a T...

Page 34: ...owel Note You can combine the previous step with the following step if you like This will hold the rudder in position while the epoxy cures Important Do not let epoxy get into the tail wheel wire support brackets Step 8 Check to make sure the rudder moves freely Apply thin CA to both sides of the hinges Make sure to saturate the hinge and don t use accelerator Step 9 Once the CA and epoxy have ful...

Page 35: ... the servo tray Connect the servos to the receiver and the extensions for the aileron and retract servos Note The receiver battery is located under the servo tray The tray shows the four stroke throttle servo location The empty opening is the servo location for the two stroke throttle servo Important Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA onto each servo screw to prevent them from vibrating loose in flight St...

Page 36: ... fuselage and note where the covering is displaced to locate the tube Step 6 Remove the back plate from a control horn using side cutters or a sharp hobby knife Position the control horn on the rudder so the horn aligns with the hinge line Mark the position for the mounting holes using a felt tipped pen Step 7 Drill three 3 32 2 5mm holes through the rudder at the locations marked in the previous ...

Page 37: ...system Install a servo arm onto the rudder servo Attach the pushrod with clevis to the control horn Physically place the rudder control surface in neutral Mark the pushrod where it crosses the holes in the servo arm Step 10 Bend the wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the previous step Cut the wire 3 8 9 5mm above the bend Section 10 Radio Installation ...

Page 38: ... stick and trim with both the receiver and transmitter on Slide the throttle pushrod through the connector and install the throttle servo arm in the neutral position Step 15 Move the servo to the throttle closed position using the radio system Manually move the throttle arm on the carburetor to the closed position Use a 3mm setscrew to secure the throttle pushrod wire Step 16 Check the movement of...

Page 39: ...utermost hole you will decrease the amount of control throw of the control surface Moving it toward the control surface will increase the amount of throw Moving the pushrod wire at the servo arm will have the opposite effect Moving it closer to center will decrease throw and away from center will increase throw Work with a combination of the two to achieve the closest or exact control throws liste...

Page 40: ...be charged the night before going out flying Check the radio installation and make sure all the control surfaces are moving correctly i e the correct direction and with the recommended throws Test run the engine and make sure it transitions smoothly from idle to full throttle and back Also ensure the engine is tuned according to the manufacturer s instructions and it will run consistently and cons...

Page 41: ...explosive gases such as hydrogen filled balloons or ground mounted devices launching a projectile The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached as per JATO use also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee document available from AMA HQ In any case models using rocket...

Page 42: ...used no powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight Organized RC Racing Event 10 An RC racing event whether or not an AMA Rule Book event is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner A In every o...

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Page 44: ... 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com 8630 5 ...

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