Mountain Models Magpie
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Before You Begin
Before you begin building your Magpie, make sure you read and understand all of the
instructions thoroughly.
Additionally, you will need to have the following items.
What You Will Need
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Smooth and flat work surface
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Wax paper to protect the plans
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Thin Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
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Foam Safe Glue – 5 minute epoxy, white glue, or foam safe medium CA. We
recommend a tube of 5 minute epoxy.
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Hobby knife with #11 blades
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Needle nose pliers
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Wire cutters
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Sanding block with 200 grit sandpaper
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2" packing tape or wing tape for covering the wings and fuselage
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3M77 spray adhesive
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4- or 5-channel radio rudder/elevator/throttle/camera shutter/camera tilt (optional).
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GWS EPS400C-E motor or brushless motor such as the Feigao 1308416L
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3 micro servos (4 if you are using the camera tilt option)(we recommend the Hitec
HS55, GWS Pico, or Naro)
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Electronic Speed Control (ESC) capable of handling at least 15 amps
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1000mAH or higher 2s or 3S LiPoly battery is recommended for weight savings
Parts List
Quantity
Description of Part
Wood
1
1/32” Laser cut plywood sheet
1
1/32” Laser cut plywood wing spar
1
1/16” Laser cut plywood sheet
1
1/8” Laser cut plywood sheet
Foam
2 Wing
sections
2 Fuselage
sections
5 Depron
tail
surfaces
Additional Parts
1
1/8” round x 7 3/16” hardwood dowel
2
1/8” round x 2.5” hardwood dowel
2
6” heat shrink tubing
1
6” Velcro strip for mounting the battery
1
180” plastic strapping
2
1/32” x 18” thin music wire for the pushrods
1
Bent aluminum landing gear
2
1-3/4” Dubro SL tires