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Page 3: ... Hellcat Slim gives it the ability to fly in very small areas as the landing speed can be so low that the model does not have a landing roll at all The Hellcat Slim is designed for electric motors of 540 600 size along with a gearbox or alternatively IC engines from 15 to 19 Cu in and needs a minimum of 4 channel radio Although not a complete beginners model it is suitable as an advanced trainer w...

Page 4: ...s part 25 as per the plan before gluing to the main spars Do this operation against a straight edge to ensure a straight spar assembly 3 Select the three wing ribs for the wing root area parts 16 At this stage it is wise to make a hole in the three ribs which make up the centre triple rib assembly for servo leads etc If making the electric version check that the battery pack to be used fits snugly...

Page 5: ...apertures open 13 Add the precut wingtips along with the 1 8 gussets and the 1 4 square tip covering supports 14 At this point you need to decide whether you will be using the GIF pushrods supplied or closed loop controls for the elevator and rudder If using an I C engine we recommend the 0 F pushrods when using electric power the lighter weight of closed ioop controls not supplied will help minim...

Page 6: ...re gluing the 1 32 ply fus doubler part 6 to the front fuselage weight down while glue dries to avoid warping 7 The lower rear part of the fuselage can now be sheeted with 1 16 sheet part 11 This is unnecessary with the electric version but adds useful rigidity to the I C version shape from 1 16 sheet part II the rear fuselage sides Where fitted the sheet should butt up to the back of the 1 32 ply...

Page 7: ...fore final assembly If using this technique ensure that the centre of the wing and tailplane where they are glued to the fuselage are left uncovered The cockpit area can be covered in a contrasting colour or can be painted Final assembly 1 Slide the wing into position in the fuselage taking every effort to ensure that the wing is perfectly centralised and that it is fitted at 90 degrees to the fus...

Page 8: ...ine fairing to allow the engine bolts fined with washers to sit down onto the ply doublers 2 Ito 3 degrees of right sidethmst can be used depending on engine propellor combinations Use plastic moulded thrust plates if required 3 Fit fuel tank to fuselage side behind and level with the engine it is advisable to use some foam between the tank and the fuselage side to avoid foaming of the fuel due to...

Page 9: ... way Please note that the Hellcat Slim is designed to be as manoueverable as possible and is not designed for high speed diving manoeuvres Full power can used during aerobatics and in level flight but if using a powerifil engine do not dive the model steeply with power on Throttled back the model can safely be dived vertically All normal manoeuvres can be performed with the Hellcat Slim loops roll...

Page 10: ...cut Balsa 2 18 Wing rib W3 1 16 Precut Balsa 6 19 Wing rib W4 3 16 Precut Balsa 2 20 Main spar 1 4 x 1 4 x 36 Balsa 2 21 Cap strip 1 16 x 1 2 x 18 Balsa 22 Cap strip 1 16 X 1 4 X 36 Balsa 6 23 Centre section sheeting 1 16 x 3 x 18 Balsa 3 24 Front spar 1 8 x 1 4 x 36 Balsa 2 25 Spar doubler 1 4 x 1 4 x 18 Balsa 2 26 Hatch 1 64 x 6 x 8 Ply 27 Battery support centre 1 8 Liteply 2 28 Battery support ...

Page 11: ...SWO piano wire 2 46 U C screws nuts M3 x 25 4 47 Wing T E 1 4 x 1 4 x 36 Balsa 1 48 Rudder tip 3 16 Precut Balsa 1 49 Servo support 1 32 x 4 x 3 Ply 50 G F pushrods 4mm x 700mm 1 51 Tip gusset material 1 8 x 3 x 4 Balsa 52 Aileron servo mount 1 32 x 3 x 6 Ply 1 Other parts Wheels 2 5 2 Collets 8g 2 Horns Moulded 4 Hinges 13 Pushrod guides Moulded 2 devises 5 Swing keepers 5 Pushrods 2mm threaded 4...

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