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Required Equipment (not included):
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Engine:
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.40 to .50ci 2-stroke (i.e. OS 46AX, Webra 50, OS 50SX) or
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.60 to .82ci 4-stroke (i.e. Saito .72, YS 63, Saito .82)
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Radio:
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5-channel TX/RX recommended.
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Five (5) servos:
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Four (4) standard-BB or better for surfaces (i.e. Futaba 3010)
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One (1) mini or better for throttle (i.e. Hitec HS-85)
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Two (2) ~12” extensions for tail servos.
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600mah or larger receiver battery of choice.
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Charge switch of choice.
Required Additional Hardware (not included):
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Mounting Bolts for your Engine (4-40 Stainless recommended)
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Washers for 2.5° motor right thrust, or buy thrust-wedges from SwanysHouse.com.
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Throttle linkage hardware (2-56 with pushrod housing recommended)
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Side-mount for throttle servo (make or buy, build instructions are included).
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Fuel tank and plumbing/foam/mounting-hardware. (6-8oz recommended)
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Control surface hardware of choice (4-40 and ball-links recommended)
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Hinges of choice. (good quality CA or point hinges)
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Main wheels and 5/32” collars (2.5" wheel is suggested).
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Hardware to hold the wire gear on (4-40 x 1.5" bolts, washers, locknuts).
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Tailwheel assembly of choice.
Recommended Tools and Supplies (not included):
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30 minute epoxy
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Micro-balloons
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Poly Glue (i.e. “Gorilla Glue”)
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CA glue, Thin, Medium, and Thick
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Sandpaper
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Dremel or similar rotary tool with cutting bits/wheels.
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Weights to hold things down while glue sets
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Heat Gun (or a hairdryer works in a pinch)
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Soldering Iron
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Covering Iron
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Misc screwdrivers, hex drivers, etc for hardware chosen.
