GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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Assembling the
ALPINA 3001 Champ ELEKTRO
Fit the rectangular wing joiner through the fuselage. Slide the wings onto the joiner
to the point where the servo extension leads can be connected. Finally push the
wings in until the Multilocks engage, and hold the wings firmly against the fuselage.
Important:
the wing and tailplane panels must be held securely in place; it must not
be possible for them to slide outwards, away from the fuselage.
The Finish
CAUTION!!!
Like other models in our range, the Alpina is manufactured using LTSCP technology,
aimed at obtaining the optimum balance between airframe strength and weight. This
technique permits a reduction in the thickness of the wing skins, and their ability to
conduct heat is therefore very great. Styrofoam melts at temperatures above 70°C, and
to avoid ruining the foam cores it is essential to use types of decal film which have
low-temperature adhesive. Whatever film you use, it is important to apply the heating
tool as briefly as possible.
We therefore recommend the use of low-temperature decal films, especially self-
adhesive types.
Balancing the ALPINA 3001 Champ ELEKTRO
Assemble the model completely, ready to fly, and support it under the wing roots on
both sides of the fuselage at a point around 84 mm from the root leading edge; the
model should now balance level, preferably with the nose inclined slightly down-
ward. The lead ballast required to obtain correct balance must be secured per-
manently in the fuselage nose, so that it cannot possibly shift in flight.
Before flying the model for the first time it is important to set all the control surfaces
accurately to centre (neutral position), with the transmitter trims also at centre.
