RC SCALE FOX ARF
EP GLIDER
BUILD GUIDE
ABSTRACT
Assembly instructions and options for The 3-4Ch RC Scale FOX ARF EP Glider Airframe from TheBuildRC.com.
Jason Uberig
Страница 1: ...RC SCALE FOX ARF EP GLIDER BUILD GUIDE ABSTRACT Assembly instructions and options for The 3 4Ch RC Scale FOX ARF EP Glider Airframe from TheBuildRC com Jason Uberig...
Страница 2: ...ernate Pushrod Method 8 Install Wing Mounting Eyelet 9 Install The Wings on The Fuselage 9 Fuselage 11 Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer 11 Install The Elevator Pushrod 12 Install the Wheel 14 Inst...
Страница 3: ...commended Battery 3S LiPo Recommended Radio 4 Channel Optional 3ch with Y lead on ailerons Recommended ESC 40A Recommended Propeller 11 folding propeller included Net Weight kg 1 1 TOOLS EQUIPMENT 1 P...
Страница 4: ...RC Scale Fox ARF EP Glider www TheBuildRC com REQUIRED PARTS The following parts are not included and must be obtained separately Transmitter Receiver Motor ESC Servos 3x 9g Tools Glue Etc...
Страница 5: ...g If you have a trim sealing iron or covering iron use them to seal the covering down in the hole that you just opened This will just clean up the opening and keep any tears from forming with age Find...
Страница 6: ...e the extension to the servo in some fashion such as electrical tape string etc Centre the servos at this time Insert the aileron pushrod short pre bent wire into the second last outer hole on the ser...
Страница 7: ...ded pan head screws INSTALL CONTROL HORN Drill out or use a 11 X acto blade to open up the outer most hole on the aileron control horn to match your choice of either the pushrod keeper s diameter or a...
Страница 8: ...ushrod later If you will be using the pushrod keepers then temporarily install the keeper on the control horn Then slide the keeper over the pushrod that extends out of the servo cover Once in place l...
Страница 9: ...d self tap into the base plate on the opposite side Reinstall the pushrod keeper by first sliding it over the pushrod then inserting it into the control horn Be sure to use a dab of blue Loctite on th...
Страница 10: ...e eyelet into the pre drilled hole in the face of the root of the wing Then remove it and apply a drop or two of thin CA to strengthen the screw hole INSTALL THE WINGS ON THE FUSELAGE Once you have co...
Страница 11: ...EP Glider www TheBuildRC com Note that you may need to create a second hook on the end of the spring To do this simply use your needle nose pliers to bend the last loop of the spring out into the des...
Страница 12: ...tail Adjust the angle of the stabilizer accordingly by sanding the slot on the side where the stabilizer is higher than the wing Sand and check frequently until it fits perfectly You must also ensure...
Страница 13: ...reak free in a less than perfect landing but will stand up to any flight conditions you can find INSTALL THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD The elevator pushrod sleeve can simply be fed into the fuselage from the s...
Страница 14: ...of the fuse closer to the tail to prevent flex and slop in the pushrod during use Lastly ensure you add some glue to the pushrod sleeve where it exits the fuselage Once you have the pushrod and sleeve...
Страница 15: ...ide the hole of the control horn Center the servo if needed ensure the elevator is in the neutral position and then lock down the set screw of the keeper on the pushrod You may want to add a tiny drop...
Страница 16: ...back plate of the motor Mount the motor on the inside of the fuse with the shaft sticking out the front Be sure to use blue Loctite on the bolts to keep them from vibrating loose over time Now would b...
Страница 17: ...ough material around the hole to hold the canopy on without it slipping off Once you have the hole made screw the screw into the hole to set the threads in the fuselage Remove the screw and wick a dro...
Страница 18: ...the fuselage as in the following pictures ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION By this point you should have servos and motor installed Completion of your plane should require just the ESC and receiver installat...
Страница 19: ...all control surfaces are moving in the right directions If needed reverse the appropriate channel CONTROL THROWS DR EXPO As far as travel throws go if you follow the instructions above in terms of wh...
