Twisted Hobbys fun series 30" Crack Wing Manual Download

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Rev: 2013.02.02.v001b

30” Crack Wing

RC Factory

Factory

Specifications

Wing span – 30” / Length – 14”

AUW 90 - 100g

2000-2800kV outrunner motor (11g – 18g)
6 - 12 amp ESC / 2s 180 – 250mAh battery

4 ch radio with Elevon Mixing

2x 4g to7g servos / 6x3 to 7x3.5 prop

USA Distributor

Twisted Hobbys

www.twistedhobbys.com

Summary of Contents for fun series 30" Crack Wing

Page 1: ...ctory Factory Factory Specifications Wing span 30 Length 14 AUW 90 100g 2000 2800kV outrunner motor 11g 18g 6 12 amp ESC 2s 180 250mAh battery 4 ch radio with Elevon Mixing 2x 4g to7g servos 6x3 to 7x...

Page 2: ...TO ANY ASSEMBLY 4 KIT CONTENTS 5 OPTIONAL PARTS 6 TOOLS ADHESIVES NEEDED 7 THE BUILD 8 CENTER OF GRAVITY 38 CONTROL THROWS 39 3D Combat Flight 39 Sport 39 PRE FLIGHT TESTING 40 PREFLIGHT CHECKS 40 Mo...

Page 3: ...ed or accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the assembled model aircraft or from this instruction manual including but not limited to direct indirect incidental special and consequential d...

Page 4: ...el will be uncontrollable 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...

Page 5: ...ing standard parts list 2x wing half 2x side fin rudder 1x fuselage 3 parts 1x 1 5mm x 7 0mm x 290mm wing spar 1x 1 5mm x 7 0mm x 600mm wing spar hardware packet 2x 1 0mm dia x 130mm push rod 2x wood...

Page 6: ...ilding and repairing your Twisted Hobbys EPP planes This is the only adhesive you will ever need Welder virtually bonds anything to anything Clear heavy duty flexible and water proof when dry Use indo...

Page 7: ...bby Knife w new Blade e e e Needle Nose Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Wire Cutters Wire Cutters Wire Cutters Wire Cutters Low Temp Hot Glue Gun Low Temp Hot Glue Gun...

Page 8: ...ox approx five five five five minute minute minute minutes s s s and then assemble and then assemble and then assemble and then assemble Note that this method will create a nearly instant bond so loca...

Page 9: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 9 Carefully align the spar slots While maintaining alignment bring the two halves together and press firmly STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 2 Remove the support tabs from the spar slots...

Page 10: ...10 Locate the wing spars check their fit into the slots Coat both sides of the short spar with a bead of Welders Insert the spar into the forward slot spreading it a little as you go to help the glue...

Page 11: ...b 11 Coat both sides of the long spar with a bead of Welders Insert the spar into the rearward slot spreading it a little as you go to help the glue get all the way in Press the foam against the spar...

Page 12: ...v001b 12 Wipe off any extra glue from both sides Use some tape high tack tape shown or other means to maintain pressure on the glue joint while it cures Add some weights to hold everything flat while...

Page 13: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 13 STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP 3 Locate the wood control horns Complete the pre made slot in the Elevon so that it extends all the way through Test fit the horn...

Page 14: ...1b 14 Coat both sides of the horn with Welders Lay a small bead of Welders into the slot Install the horn into the Elevon make special note to line up the profile of the horn with the profile of the h...

Page 15: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 15 Wipe off any excess glue Repeat for the other Elevon Let everything dry Apply weights to help keep things flat STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 Locate the items shown...

Page 16: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 16 Slide the z bend and shrink tubing onto one of the carbon push rods Heat shrink the very end only Apply a few drops of CA down the open end of the heat shrink tubing...

Page 17: ...wer combo may have come with your power combo may have come with your power combo may have come with your power combo may have come with a different motor same instructions a different motor same inst...

Page 18: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 18 Shrink the tubing Motor ready to connect to the ESC Set up a new program on your Radio in this case the model has been named Cwing02...

Page 19: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 19 Go to your System Setup Page Go to the menu for Wing Type selection Pick Elevon for the Wing Type...

Page 20: ...NOTE if you chose to solder your motor wires to the ESC you can change the motor direction via the transmitter programming method Attach the quick link to the Servo arms For the arms included with th...

Page 21: ...o contact with the surfaces of the cutouts in the wing NOTE The method being described will allow for removal of the servos yet hold them tight otherwise Set the servos aside to allow the skim coating...

Page 22: ...ace between the servos and wing cut out hold them securely in place but still remove able if needed STEP STEP STEP STEP 5 5 5 5 Locate the lower fuselage doubler Position it as shown The back edge but...

Page 23: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 23 Trace the location of the doubler Coat each surface with a thin coat of Welders Allow the glue to tack up...

Page 24: ...edges flush Completed assembly If the glue on the servos and wing has dried you can now install them into the wing cutouts Servo horns should be sticking out on the bottom side NOTE Install these in...

Page 25: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 25 Both Servos in position Decide what batteries you will be using Mark as required for the foam that needs to be removed...

Page 26: ...b 26 Remove the material as marked and test fit the battery STEP 6 STEP 6 STEP 6 STEP 6 Locate the upper and lower center ribs Test fit the upper rib making sure that the back edge lines up with the c...

Page 27: ...ower rear rib NOTE This part is NOT symmetrical make sure it is orientation is such that the back edge lines up with the cut out in the wing Glue all the pieces together wet and secure with pins or ta...

Page 28: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 28 With the edge of a file or coarse sand paper rough up one side of the motor mount Roughed up and ready for glue Coat the roughed up side with Welders and allow to tack up...

Page 29: ...001b 29 Coat the mating surface for the motor mount on the fuselage with Welders and allow to tack up Once the glue has tacked up assemble the two pieces Motor mount installed and ready for the motor...

Page 30: ...7 STEP 7 STEP 7 STEP 7 Locate the push rods that were assembled with ends earlier Install the z bend end into the Elevon Horn With the Elevon in it s neutral position rough cut the push rod to approx...

Page 31: ...evon and slide the cut end of the push rod thru the quick link It may be necessary to cut the rod a little shorter Lightly tighten the set screw NOTE Over tightening will crush the carbon rod and ruin...

Page 32: ...may be different Note motor shown may be different Note motor shown may be different than the one included in your power than the one included in your power than the one included in your power than t...

Page 33: ...that comes into contact with the rudder Avoid the area directly around the servo this will make it easier to remove should it fail Spread the rudder and slide onto the wing from the back side Align w...

Page 34: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 34 The glue will tack pretty quickly but until it does make there are no gaps Repeat the process for the SFG s Test fit...

Page 35: ...e SFG will contact Install the SFG and check for squareness Repeat for the other side Make note of where the Center of Gravity should be located C G 13mm C G 13mm C G 13mm C G 13mm ba ba ba back from...

Page 36: ...wings is much narrower that on conventional planes take your time and get this as close as you can to the recommended spot If using all the Twisted Hobbys stuff and the 250mAh Twisted Hobbys LiPo bat...

Page 37: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 37 Bottom side For this build we chose to keep all the electronics on the top in order to keep them save during landings READY SET GO ENJOY...

Page 38: ...m mm back from mm back from mm back from Forward Spar Forward Spar Forward Spar Forward Spar Locate the electronics to establish the proper Center of Gravity CG point is 13mm back from the Forward Spa...

Page 39: ...he Full Up the Full Up the Full Up the Full Up Left situation the Left situation the Left situation the Left situation the Elevon Elevon Elevon Elevon is set to just is set to just is set to just is s...

Page 40: ...radio manufactures instructions If there is insufficient range or significant reduction with the motor running resolve and re test before flying Flight Testing The first flights should be done with th...

Page 41: ...Rev 2013 02 02 v001b 41 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES s u Sheet s u Sheet s u Sheet s u Sheet...

Page 42: ...ife blades handy when 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...

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