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INTRODUCTION

USING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before you begin assembling your 

SUKHOI ARF

, take

some time to read through this entire instruction book.  It

is designed to take you step-by-step through the process

and to give you added information on engine and radio

selection and set-up, balancing your aircraft, and flying

your model.  The time you spend will speed the assembly

process and help you avoid problems.

PREPARING FOR ASSEMBLY

You will need a work area of approximately 24 x 70" which has

been covered to protect it from adhesive, as well as cuts and

other damage. Many people cover their work area with a

sheet of dry wall (sheet rock) and/or waxed paper t o pre-

vent CA Glue and Epoxy from ruining the work surface.

CONSTRUCTION TIPS

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS READ A FEW STEPS AHEAD.

This will alert you to coming instructions and will help you

plan accordingly.

Using the Parts Identification section, familiarize yourself

with the various items included in your kit box.
As you work, CHECK OFF EACH STEP in the box provid-

ed, so that you are sure you do not forget anything.
Do not hesitate to ask questions.  Your local hobby dealer

and area flyers will most likely be happy to help, as they

want you to have a successful flying experience.  You may

also receive technical assistance from Carl Goldberg

Products, Ltd.  by telephone 1-678-450-0085.

ADHESIVES & GLUING TECHNIQUES

CA adhesives are specially formulated to firmly glue the

plywood, hardwood, and balsa used in your model and to

withstand the vibration and stresses of high performance

flight.  However, there are times, such as when you are

installing the stabilizer and fin on the fuselage and want

more set-up time for careful alignment and positioning,

then you should use epoxy.. Occasionally, you also will

want to use thin CA, which "wicks" into the surrounding

areas. Aliphatic resin glue or similar water-based glues

can also be used, but they will add to the assembly time

because they dry so much more slowly than CA glue.

Remember,  when ever using any CA, you must be care-

ful to read instructions thoroughly, as you will have only

seconds for positioning of parts.  Be sure to trial fit parts

together before gluing.  Also, never use watery THIN type

CA glue for gluing plywood and hardwood parts.  Thin

CA's do not adequately bond these areas.

CAUTION

Some people may experience an allergic reaction when

exposed to fumes from CA glue or epoxy.  As with paints,

thinners, and solvents, it is always important to use glues

only where there is adequate ventilation to carry fumes

away.  A fan is recommended.  Also, special care must be

taken when using CA, as it will bond skin as well as other

surfaces.   Before using any CA, carefully read all label

precautions. When using CA, protective eye-wear and

care in keeping the glue away from the face is highly rec-

ommended.  If CA does happen to get into the eye, hold

lid open and flush with water only.  Seek immediate med-

ical attention.

COVERING

The SUKHOI ARF is covered in  a premium polyester film

chosen by many of the world's top flyers for its beauty,

toughness, and ease of application and repair.  It is not

uncommon for ARF's to develop a few wrinkles in transit.

If this is true of your model, the situation is easily correct-

ed. Before you begin putting the pieces together, run over

the surface of each section with an iron (either specially

designed for airplane use or the more cumbersome

household iron) or use a modeling heat gun.   Apply the

heat (set at about 350° F), following along with a soft cloth

and pressing down on the covering as you go around.

This will more firmly set the covering adhesive into the

wood and keep your aircraft covering tight and smooth in

the future.
One of the great advantages of polyester film is that it can

be applied over itself without causing gas bubbles.  This

allows you to repair your aircraft, as well as to customize

it in a number of ways.  If, due to a flight mishap, you get

a hole or similar covering damage, simply trim away the

ragged edges and then apply a patch, following the direc-

tions that come with your covering , which is available at

your hobby dealer. 

Important

Information

Covering coming loose is not COV-
ERED UNDER WARRANTY. Due to
temperature changes the plane may
develop some wrinkles in the cover-
ing that you will need to remove
with an iron. Be sure to seal the
edges down first so that you do not
cause the covering to shrink and
leave exposed areas of wood.
Please inspect the plane before
beginning to assemble to make
sure you are happy with it. After
assembly has begun you cannot
return the kit. If you find a problem
before beginning to assemble the
plane you must contact us, please
do not return it to the dealer.

Содержание Sukhoi ARF

Страница 1: ...151 Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 1 800 435 9262 We suggest you join the AMA and become prop erly insured prior to flying this model Also consult with the AMA or your local hobby dealer to find an experienced instructor in your area Per the Federal Communications Commission you are required to use only those radio frequencies specified for Model Aircraft LIMITED WARRANTY Carl Goldberg Products Lt...

Страница 2: ...dwood parts Thin CA s do not adequately bond these areas CAUTION Some people may experience an allergic reaction when exposed to fumes from CA glue or epoxy As with paints thinners and solvents it is always important to use glues only where there is adequate ventilation to carry fumes away A fan is recommended Also special care must be taken when using CA as it will bond skin as well as other surf...

Страница 3: ...Cub Yellow 884 Deep Blue 873 and True Red 877 Oracover TOOLS AND SUPPLIES FOR ASSEMBLY MODELING OR UTILITY KNIFE WORK SURFACE 24 X70 ELECTRIC DRILL 1 16 3 32 1 8 3 16 5 32 1 4 5 64 7 32 DRILL BITS SMALL STANDARD PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVERS MASKING TAPE NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS MOTO TOOL 24 RULER FLEXIBLE STRAIGHT EDGE 30 60 90 x 6 TRIANGLE SOFT PENCIL A FEW STRAIGHT OR T PINS ADJUSTABLE WRENCH WIRE CUTTER DY...

Страница 4: ...ered with about 1 32 on either end When satisfied with the alignment remove the straight pins being sure to keep the aileron tight to the wing You may wish to apply a few pieces of masking tape to keep the pieces in place 6 Keeping the aileron and wing in position apply 3 or 4 drops of CA glue to the small exposed area of each hinge Turn the assembly over and again apply 3 or 4 drops of CA glue to...

Страница 5: ...ks and making sure the wood grain on both mounting blocks runs vertically glue the blocks in place along the marks just made IMPORTANT To ensure that any connections locat ed inside the wing will not come loose either when the wires are pulled or during flying always tape them securely together with electrical tape 4 Making sure to use the correct servo for the opening attach the servo wire to the...

Страница 6: ... and the 6 32 hex nut on the bolt and tighten Make sure that you use thread lock on the bolt and nut Screw the black adjustable horn bracket on the bolt 6 Thread on to each end of a 4 40 x 4 pushrod a nut and Golden Clevis Mount the pushrod onto the servo and the horn bracket Slide the clevis clip on to each of the Golden Clevis pins Repeat the above steps for the second aileron AILERON CONTROL HO...

Страница 7: ... the wing The Stabilizer can be mounted to the fuselage two ways One way 1 Using 4 40 bolt drill and tap the stabilizer tube at the hole location This method will allow you to remove the stab as needed CAU TION You must watch the bolt holes for fatigue and drill another hole by rotating the tube when this happens Second way Suggested 1 Draw a outline where both stabilizers meets the fuselage side ...

Страница 8: ...ce satisfied with the fit then glue in place using CA glue CAUTION Use glue sparingly Remove excess tab HINGING THE ELEVATORS Collect the following items 2 Elevators 6 Hinges 1 Take three hinges and as with the aileron hinge installation insert the hinge into the elevator using straight pins to ensure the hinge stays centered between the stabilizer and the elevator Slide the exposed side of the hi...

Страница 9: ...d mounting hardware 6 24 servo extensions 2 4 40 x 3 1 2 double threaded rod 4 4 40 Hex Nut 4 4 40 Golden Clevis 2 6 32 x 2 Flat Head Screws 2 6 32 Hex Nut 2 6 Flat Washer INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVOS At the rear of the fuselage just below the front of the stabilizer you will find the servo cut outs on both sides of the fuselage The top cut out is for the elevator servos The Bottom cut out is fo...

Страница 10: ...lect the following items 1 6 32 x 3 All threaded rod 1 Black Adjustable Horn Bracket 1 Small White Adjustable Horn 2 6 32 Hex Nut 2 6 Flat Washer 1 Rudder 4 Hinges 1 Cable 2 Brass Tubes 1 16 OD x 1 4 2 2 56 Threaded Rods with holes 2 2 56 Golden Clevis 2 2 25 Hex Nut 1 Install the hinges into the rudder and glue the rudder in place using the same hinging method used for the elevator and ailerons P...

Страница 11: ...0 for the other end of the cable Insert the 1 8 tubing into the rear cable exit hole Push the tubing while guiding it through the fuselage 5 Thread the 2 56 end of the cable into the tub ing and pull the tubing out the rear cable exit Repeat steps 12 and 13 for the other end of the cable Thread one 2 56 nut then a 2 56 golden clevis onto the each end of the cable Connect the golden clevis to the b...

Страница 12: ...ist the end of the spring on to the horn bracket Insert the long wire end around the second horn bracket Twist the wire so that it will stay hooked to the bracket 4 Repeat steps 2 3 Note The springs should be tight enough so that when you move the tailwheel it will move the rudder Install the tailwheel using the 1 8 wheel col lars and set screws INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR Collect the following it...

Страница 13: ... Make sure that the cables are running between the openings in the formers Stretch the cables past the rudder servo by 3 to 4 then cut off excess cable 4 Assemble the 2 56 cable end same as shown above Place the cable ends on you servo arm and mount the servo arm on the rudder servo Tape your rudder with masking tape so that it will remain straight 5 Place the brass tube on the cable then pull the...

Страница 14: ...er motor mount to the engine Mark and drill the second motor mount then screw the mount to the engine 4 Measure across the top of the motor mount and find the center Place a mark at that point 6 Align the motor on the firewall Center the engine on the off center line and the horizontal line Drill holes on the marks using a 7 32 drill Insert blind nut into the rear of the fire wall and tighten usin...

Страница 15: ...EL TANK ASSEMBLY Gather the following items 1 fuel tank 1 rubber tank stopper 1 clunk 1 3mm x 25mm screw 1 cap washer large 1 cap washer small 2 3mm x 40mm brass tube 1 3mm x 60mm brass tube 1 silicone tube 4mm x 80mm 3 silicone tube 5mm x 165mm 1 Insert the 3mm screw through the center hole in the large washer through the center hole in the rubber washer against the large side and screw the small...

Страница 16: ...e second vent can be used for filling the fuel tank but will have to be plugged with a screw Not Included so that the fuel will not run out INSTALLING FUEL TANK Gather the following items 1 Velcro Hook Loop 1 Foam Rubber Not Included 1 Take about 2 of both side of the velcro and hook them together so that it makes one long piece Feed the velcro up through the bottom of the fuselage just behind the...

Страница 17: ... 1 4 x 12 Clear Plastic 2 Unscrew the engine from the motor mounts Place the cowl on the fuselage and fasten using the 4 40 x 1 2 bolts and washers Re tape the clear plastic sheet on the marks that you made on the fuselage Make a mark where the cut out is on the cowl remove the cowl and cut out the openings NOTE Start with small openings then slowly increase the size till the cowl fits RECEIVER BA...

Страница 18: ...ght then drill the hole in the former out bigger Using the 4 40 x 1 2 bolts and washers mount the hatch to the top of the fuselage Use thread lock Place the cockpit insert over the hatch check for fit and glue in place Put in place the canopy over the fuselage hatch Glue in place Slide the wing tube into one of the wing halves Slide the tube thru the fuselage Slide the second wing half onto the wi...

Страница 19: ... a 15 8 to a 16 8 prop works well on these engines BALANCING AND CONTROL THROWS CG Balancing Balancing the Sukhoi is very important you might need to use weight depending on the servos and engine that you use Start out with the balance point at 5 This balance point is a safe place for you to fly the Sukhoi at As you get comfort able you can move the CG back further The further you move the CG the ...

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