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STeP 2: iNSTAlliNG The bATTery TrAy - eleCTriC VerSioN
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Glue the battery tray to the wing mounting bulkhead and the opening in the
fuel tank support bulkhead, making sure that the battery tray is centred and
pushed firmly against the back of the firewall.
IMPORTANT
Glue the battery into place using a generous amount of
epoxy. This will ensure that the glue joint will be strong enough.
STeP 3: InSTAllIng The eSC, ReCeIveR AnD BATTeRy - eleCTRIC veRSIOn
IMPORTANT
If the ESC that you're using does not provide power to the receiver (feature BEC circuitry) using a 4 LiPO battery,
you will need to install a separate 4 cell receiver battery pack and an On/Off switch into the fuselage as described in this step.
Most ESCs that require the use of a separate 4 cell receiver battery pack must have the positive (+) wire disconnected from the
receiver throttle lead. Please check your ESC user's guide for further information.
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Install the switch into the switch mount and use a scrap length of wire,
attached to the switch and passed through the fuselage side, to turn the switch
on and off.
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If required, install your 4 cell receiver battery pack into the fuselage. We
suggest mounting the receiver battery pack over the C/G location, unless you
need to mount it in a different place to balance the aircraft.
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Mount the LiPO battery to the battery tray, using a strip of hook and loop
material (not included).
IMPORTANT
The final location that you mount the LiPO battery depends
on where the aircraft balances as described in the next section.
Servo
Horn
Cut
Antenna
To Tail Wheel Wire
Modified Servo Arm
Rubber Band
Remove This
Portion
this completes the final assembly of your new super cub arF. please read through the next few
pages to locate the C/G and balance the aircraft, lateral balance the aircraft and adjust the
control throws. a preflight check, safety tips and a replacement parts list are provided, too.
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Mount your ESC and receiver into the fuselage, making sure to keep the ESC as far away from the receiver as possible.
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Make a receiver antenna wire mount out of an extra servo horn.
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Drill a 5/64" (2mm) hole through the bottom of the fuselage, then run the
receiver antenna wire out along the bottom of the fuselage and secure it to the
tail wheel wire, using a rubber band and the antenna mount that you made.
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Builder's Triangle
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220 Grit Sandpaper
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Sanding Block
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Rotary Tool with Cutting Disc and Sanding Drum
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Masking Tape
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Airplane Stand
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T-Pins
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Paper Towels
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Rubbing Alcohol
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Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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Epoxy Mixing Cups
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Small Paint Brush (Optional)
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Heat-Shrink Tubing (Assorted Sizes)
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Heat Gun
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Heat Sealing Iron
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Soldering Iron (for Electric Version)
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Solder (for Electric Version)
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5 Minute and 30 Minute Epoxy
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Thin and Thick Cyanoacrylate (C/A)
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C/A Debonder
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Thread Locking Compound
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Formula 560 Canopy Glue
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# 1 and # 2 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
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1.5mm and 2.5mm Hex Wrenches
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4mm, 5.5mm and 7mm Nut Drivers
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Wire Cutters
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Adjustable Wrench
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Needle Nose Pliers
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Modeling Knife
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Scissors
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Electric Drill
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Assorted Drill Bits
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Straight Edge Ruler
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Pencil
ToolS AND SuPPlieS reQuireD
The covering material used on your aircraft is real iron-on, heat-shrink covering material. It is possible with heat and humidity changes
that the covering material on your aircraft may wrinkle or sag. This trait is inherent in all types of heat-shrink material. To remove any
wrinkles that might be visible you will need to use a heat-sealing covering iron.
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Plug in and turn on the sealing iron to the medium-high temperature setting. Allow the sealing iron to heat up for approximately 5 - 7 minutes.
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After the sealing iron has reached temperature, lightly apply the sealing iron to the wrinkled section of the covering material. Move
the sealing iron slowly over the wrinkled section until the covering material tightens and the wrinkles disappear.
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If the colour layer smears from any of the seams the temperature of the sealing iron is too hot. Turn the temperature dial down and
wait about 5 minutes for the sealing iron to adjust to the lower temperature. You can remove any excess colour streaks using a paper
towel soaked with a small quantity of acetone.
A NoTe AbouT CoVeriNG MATeriAl
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During the covering process, sometimes colour may smear slightly from the seams. If you see any smeared colours on the covering
material, they can be quickly removed by simply wiping them off with a paper towel and a small amount of acetone.
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Make sure to test-fit the parts together before applying glue. This will ensure that the parts fit properly before gluing them together.
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When gluing anything that has a smooth surface, it's important to lightly roughen the gluing surfaces with 220 grit sandpaper. This
will allow the glue to stick better. Also, never glue directly to the covering material. Always remove the covering material from the gluing
surfaces prior to gluing the parts together.
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When cutting away the covering material from the gluing surfaces, be careful to cut only through the covering material. Try not to cut
down into the balsa structure because that can compromise the integrity of the airframe.
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We do not suggest storing your aircraft in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in direct sunlight) for any length of
time. The extreme heat could cause the covering material to wrinkle or sag and possibly damage the fragile components of the radio
control system and/or battery.
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Epoxy can be cleaned up before it dries using rubbing alcohol, and C/A can be cleaned up before it dries using C/A Debonder.
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To prevent current loss, use high-quality connectors between the battery and the ESC, and between the ESC and the motor.
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Insulate solder joints with heat-shrink tubing to prevent short circuits and corrosion.
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