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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
• Medium C/A glue.
• 30 minute epoxy.
• 6 minute epoxy.
• Hand or electric drill.
• Assorted drill bits.
• Modeling knife.
• Straight edge ruler.
• 2 bender plier.
• Wire cutters.
• Masking tape.
• Thread lock.
• Paper towels.
• Rubbing alcohol
SUGGESTION
To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not
unwrap the pieces until they are needed for
assembly. Cover your workbench with an old towel or
brown paper, both to protect the aircraft and to
protect the table. Keep a couple of jars or bowls
handy to hold the small parts after you open the bag.
NOTE:
Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have
the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned
properly before gluing! This will assure proper
assembly. The Tucano 40 ARF is hand made from
natural materials, every plane is unique and minor
adjustments may have to be made. However, you
should find the fit superior and assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are
fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant of many
harsh chemicals including the following: paint
thinner, C/A glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder
and acetone. Do not let these chemicals come in
contact with the colors on the covering and the
plastic parts.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• This is not a toy
• Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio
frequency.
• Do not smoke near fuel
• Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from
children and pets.
• Wear safety glasses.
• The glow plug clip must be securely attached to
the glow plug.
• Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
• Keep loose clothing and wires away from the
propeller.
• Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not
stand in line with the side of the propeller.
• Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller
only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.
WING ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
• (2) Wing halves with ailerons.
• (1) Dihedral brace.
• (1) Red self adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets
onto the aileron servo.
2. Turn the wing panel right side up. Using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut servo lead exit hole in the root rib and
the top of the wing sheeting. This hole will allow
the servo leads to pass through when the wing
halves are joined.
3. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
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Remove the
covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position the
blocks so that the servo arm exits at the center
of the slot in the servo tray.
Remove the
covering
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C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. Using the thread as a guide and using
masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end
of the thread: carefully pull the thread out.
When you have pulled the servo lead out,
remove the masking tape and the servo lead
from the thread.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided (2mm x 12mm).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube
in each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with
the dihedral brace temporarily installed. Do not
glue it in at this time! The wing halves should fit
together tight with little or no gaps in the center
section joint. If the center section joint is not
tight, remove the wing halves and lightly sand
the edges and tips of the dihedral brace. Test
fit the wing halves together with the dihedral
brace installed again. Repeat until you are
satisfied with the fit of the wing halves. The
proper dihedral is built into the two root ribs
and should not be altered.
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. Look carefully at the surface of each root rib on
both wing halves. Notice how the excess
covering material overlaps onto them. Using a
modeling knife, carefully cut out away the
covering from both root ribs. Iron the covering
down so that it does not pull away from the
ribs.
It is important that the excess covering be
removed from the root ribs. This will ensure an
adequate wood to wood glue joint.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the dihedral brace. Draw the
vertical line at this location on each side of the
brace.
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Servo lead
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Masking Tape
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Draw a center Line
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5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton tube and
to only half of the dihedral brace. Make sure to
cover the dihedral brace top and bottom as well
as the sides, and use enough epoxy to fill any
gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube up
to the center line. Remove any excess epoxy
before it dries using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure before
proceeding.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
tube and the entire surface of both root ribs.
Make sure to use enough epoxy to fill any
gaps.
5. Slide the two wing halves together and carefully
align them at the leading and trailing edges.
Wipe away any excess epoxy using a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol. Use masking tape to
hold the two wing halves in place until the
epoxy cures.
6. When the epoxy has fully cured, double check
the center section joint. If any gaps are present,
mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and
carefully fill any remaining gaps. Remove the
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before
proceeding.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm Thread wires.
· (2) Nylon control horns.
· (2) Clevis.
· (2) Silicone tube
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (8) 2mm x 20mm screw.
INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS
1. One aileron control horn in positioned on each
aileron. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark
the location of the control horn. It should be
mounted on the bottom side of the aileron at the
leading edge, in line with the aileron pushrod.
2. Drill two 2mm holes through the aileron using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
3. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center of the arm to accommodate the aileron
pushrod wire.
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Trim tape
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INSTALLING THE ENGINE
Locate the long piece of wire used for the
throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been
pre-bend in to a "Z" bend at the factory. This "Z"
bend should be inserted into the throttle arm of
the engine when the engine is fitted onto the
engine mount. Fit the engine to the engine
mount using the screws provided.
FUEL TANK
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Nylon fuel tank.
· (1) Metal clunk.
· (1) Silicon tube.
· (1) Pre-assemble stopper.
· (1) 165mm x 250mm foam.
INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY
1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the
factory.
2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon
fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is
calculated by how the weighted clunk should
rest about 8mm away from the rear of the tank
and move freely inside the tank). Connect one
end of the line to the weighted clunk and the
other end to the nylon pick up tube in the
stopper.
3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be the vent tube to the muffler.
4. Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve
When the stopper assembly is installed in the
tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top surface of the tank. It should not
touch the top of the tank.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING
1. Place the engine into the engine mount and align
it properly with the front of the cowling. The
distance from the firewall to the front of the
engine thrust washer should 100mm.
If your engine is equipped with a remote needle
valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at
this time.
2. When satisfied with the alignment of the engine,
use a pencil and mark the mounting hole location
onto the firewall, where the throttle pushrod will exit.
3. Now, remove the engine. Using a 5mm drill bit,
drill holes through the firewall and the forward
bulkhead at the marks made.
4. Slide the pushrod housing through the hole in
the firewall, through the hole in the forward
bulkhead, and into the servo compartment.
5. Apply a couple of drops of thin C/A to the pushrod
housing where it exits the firewall and where it
passes through the forward bulkhead. This will
secure the housing in place.
6. Using a modeling knife, cut off the nylon
pushrod housing 26mm in front of the servo tray.
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down thrust
3
0
right thrust
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5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It
may be necessary to remove some of the
flashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure
none of it falls into the tank.
6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper
assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine
screw until the rubber stopper expands and
seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the
assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screw
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
Instruction Manual
Wing span
:
1
560 mm (6
1
.4 inches)
Length
:
1
250 mm (49.2 inches)
Weight
: 2800 gr
Engine
:
40 - 46 two strokes
Radio
: 4 channels
Servos
: 5 standard
g
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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Horizontal stabilizer with Elevator halves.
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering
from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
8. Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in
the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over
the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo
arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape
from the aileron.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage. After both linkages are completed, connect
both of the aileron servo leads using a Y-harness
you have purchased separately.
3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot.
Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and
centered to the fuselage by taking measurements,
but don't glue anything yet.
4. With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned,
mark the shape of the fuselage on the top and
bottom of the tail plane using a water soluble /
non-permanent felt-tip pen.
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5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just
drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife.
When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering it's self. Cutting into the
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead
to possible failure during flight.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular
to the servo and point toward the middle of the
wing.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. With the aileron and aileron servo centered,
carefully place a mark on the aileron pushrod
wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
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Draw a center line
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6. When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute
epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of
the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer
mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Slide the
stabilizer in place and re-align. Double check all
of your measurements one more time before the
epoxy cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the
mounting platform in the top of the fuselage. Mark
the shape of the fuselage on the left and right
sides of the vertical stabilizer using a felt-tip pen.
3. Now, remove the vertical stabilizer and using a
modeling knife, carefully cut just inside the marked
lines and remove the film on both sides of the
vertical stabilizer. Just as you did with the horizontal
stabilizer, make sure you only press hard enough to
cut the film, not the balsa vertical stabilizer.
4. Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using a
triangle, check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer
is aligned 90 degree to the horizontal stabilizer.
5. When you are sure that everything is a aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute
epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in the
mounting platform and to the vertical stabilizer
mounting area. Apply epoxy to the lower rudder
hinge. Set the stabilizer in place and re-align.
Double check all of your measurements once
more before the epoxy cures. Remove any
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol and hold the stabilizer in place with
T-pins or masking tape. Allow the epoxy to fully
cure before proceeding.
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Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Insert the hinge
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Remove the covering
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Remove the covering
7. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue
joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that
were not filled previously and clean up the
excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder.
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering on
the top of the fuselage for the vertical stabilizer.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) Steering arm
• (2) Main gear
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screw
• (3) Wheel
• (1) 1,3 x 500mm wire
• (4) Nylon plate
• (1) Nylon pushrod housing
• (6) Collar
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one nose
gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight 3*12mm
Phillips head sheet metal screws, three wheels, six
wheel collars w/set screws, and one nylon steering
arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing
gear blocks on the bottom of the wing and
using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the precut channels.
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Remove the covering
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7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the
nose gear block.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the
nylon steering arm about 30
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forward of the
fire-wall and tighten the set screw. Angling the
arm forward like this will allow room for the
arm to move back for more adequate steering.
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and eight
3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look closely at
the wing surface surrounding the channel for the
wire, you will notice that there are already four pilot
holes drilled to accommodate the screws for the
straps. Mount the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Working with the preinstalled nylon steering
housing, position it so the end of it is flush with
the front of the firewall. When satisfied with the
fit, glue the housing to the firewall from the
inside of the fuselage using 5 Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the outermost
hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear
Wheel
Screw
Coloa
Nylon plate
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Steering arm
Nose gear
Screw
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7. Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line
150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent tubes
and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in the stopper.
8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank
compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in
the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the
engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place.
Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible, the
front of the tank should just about touch the back
of the firewall.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel
lines have not become kinked inside the fuel
tank compartment. Air should flow through
easily.
Do not secure the tank into place permanently
until after balancing the airplane. You may need
to remove the tank to mount the battery in the
fuel tank compartment.
9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of
silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank,
where it exits the fuselage behind the engine
mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the
forward bulkhead.
SERVO INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets
into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos. Test
fit the servos into the servo tray. Trim the tray if
necessary to fit your servos
2. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Clevis
· (1) Silicone tube
· (1) Nylon snap keeper
· (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
· (2) 2mm x 16mm sheet metal screw
· (1) Elevator pushrod
1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side and
left side of the fuselage. It is located slightly ahead
and below the horizontal stabilizer.
2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the
slot.
3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the
threaded end of the pushrod until it reaches the
exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw
driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.
4. Install the clevis into the two elevator pushrod.
Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
5. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom, left side and right side of the elevator at
the leading edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the control
horn in place.
7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
8. Connect the two elevator pushrod using the metal
domino.
To carburator
To muffler
To vent Tube
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INSTALLING THE THROTTLE
1. Install one adjustable metal connector through the
third hole out from the center of one servo arm,
enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill
bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove
the excess material from the arm.
After installing the adjustable metal connector
apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.
This will prevent the connector from loosening
during flight.
2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn
on the radio system. Check to ensure that the
throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct
direction. When the throttle stick is moved
forward from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel
should also open and close using this motion. If
not, reverse the direction of the servo, using the
transmitter.
3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo arm
assembly over the plain end of the pushrod wire.
Position the throttle stick and the throttle trim at
their lowest positions.
4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed.
Angle the arm back about 45 degree from center
and attach the servo arm onto the servo. With
the carburator barrel fully closed, tighte the set
screw in the adjustable metal connector.
5. Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using wire
cutters and install the servo arm retaining screw.
MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2,6mm x 10mm
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for
engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler,.
Remove the cowl and make these cutouts using
a rotary tool with a cutting disc and a rotary
sanding drum attachment.
3. Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of
the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The
front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in the middle of the precut
opening. Hold the cowl firmly in place using
several pieces of masking tape.
4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill four
1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the
side edges of the firewall.
5. Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in
the cowling
Enlarging the holes through the cowl will
prevent the fiberglass from splitting when the
mounting screws are installed.
6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure
it in place using four 3mm x 12mm wood
screws.
7. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and pressure
lines to the carburator, muffler and fuel filler
valve. Tighten the screws completely.
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WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
2. Insert the nosegear pushrod wire through the
adjustable servo connector on the rudder
servo arm. Hold the nose gear assembly in
the neutral position and tighten the set screw
in the servo connector. Roll the airplane on
the ground to ensure it rolls straight. If not,
adjust the pushrod wire. When satisfied, cut
off the excess wire.
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Motor control servo
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Rudder servo
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9. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters,
remove all but one of the arms. Using a 2mm drill
bit, enlarge the third hole out from the center to
accommodate the elevator pushrod wire.
10. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular to
the servo and point toward the middle of the
fuselage.
11. Be sure both elevator halves are flat. Slightly
adjust the wire joiner if necessary. Center both
elevator halves and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
12. With the elevator halves and elevator servo
centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator
pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the
servo arm.
13. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend up
at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
14. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in
the servo arm, install one nylon snap keeper over
the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo
arm retaining screw and remove the masking
tape the elevator halves.
INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Clevis
· (1) Nylon snap keeper.
· (1) Silicone tube
· (1) Nylon control horn W/plate.
· (2) 2mm x 16mm machine screw
· (1) Rudder pushrod.
1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right of the
fuselage.
2. Carefully cut away the covering material from
the slot.
3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the
threaded end of the remaining pushrod down
the inside of the fuselage until the pushrod
reaches the exit slot. Carefully reach in with a
small screw driver and guide the pushrod out of
the exit slot.
4. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
5. The control horn should be mounted on the
right side of the rudder at the leading edge, in
line with the rudder pushrod.
6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center to accommodate the rudder pushrod wire.
9. Plug the rudder servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo.
10. Center the rudder and hold it in place using a
piece of masking tape.
11. With the rudder and rudder servo centered,
carefully place a mark on the rudder pushrod wire
where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.
12. Using a pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in
the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper
over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the
servo arm retaining screw and remove the
masking tape from the rudder.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING PUSHROD
1. Install an adjustable servo connector in to the
rudder servo arm as the photo below.
SERVO
CONNECTOR
THROTTLE ARM
RUDDER ARM
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Elevator servo
Metal domino
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KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification
during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you
have all of parts required before you begin assembly.
KIT CONTENTS
AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES
• (2) Wing halves
• (1) Fuselage with canopy.
• (1) Horizontal stabilizer
• (1) Vertical stabilizer
• (1) Cowling
• (1) Belly pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon Steering arm
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) Metal clevis
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (4) 2mm x 16 mm screws
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (2) Elevator pushrod
• (1) Metal domino
• (1) Wire pushrod
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevise
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (2) 2mm x 16mm screws
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (1) Rudder pushrod
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) Metal pushrods
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
THROTTLE AND NOSE GEAR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 1,3mm x 500mm wires
• (2) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (2) Metal connector
• (2) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
FUEL TANK
• (1) Nylon fuel Tank
• (1) Metal clunk
• (1) Silicone tube / 110mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 2 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Dihedral
• (1) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes (red)
• (1) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes (black)
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (1) Spinner
• (4) 2,6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheets
• (1) Plastic part
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 5 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Antenna exit
Switch
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Receiver
Baterry
CONTROL THROWS
1
. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the
control throws listed.
2. The control throws should be measured at the widest
point of each control surface.
3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the
correct directions.
Ailerons : 8mm up
8mm down
Elevator : 10mm up
10mm down
Rudder : 20mm right 20mm left
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
20mm
20mm
10mm
10mm
BALANCING
1
. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly.
Improper balance will cause your plane to lose
control and crash.
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 100mm
BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE
WING, AT THE FUSELAGE.
2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of
pieces of masking tape, place them on the top side
of the wing 100mm back from the leading edge, at
the fuselage sides.
3. Turn the airplane upside down. Place your fingers on
the masking tape and carefully lift the plane .
4. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is heavy nose.
To correct this first move the battery pack further
back in the fuselage. If this is not possible or does
not correct it, stick small amounts of lead weight on
the fuselage under the horizontal stabilizer. If the
tail of the plane falls, the plane is tail heavy. To
correct this, move the battery and receiver forward
or if this is not possible, stick weight into the
firewall. When balanced correctly, the airplane
should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift
it up with your fingers.
LATERAL BALANCE
After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. You
should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the
airplane track straighter
1
. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop of
heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the
tail wheel wire. With the wings level, carefully lift
the airplane by the string. This may require two
people to make it easier.
2. If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier than
the opposite. Add small amounts of lead weight to
the bottom side of the lighter wing half's wing tip.
Follow this procedure until the wing stays level
when you lift the airplane.
100mm
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FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK
1
. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver
batteries before your first day of flying.
2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane
to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
3. Double check the balance of the airplane
4. Check the control surface
5. Check the receiver antenna . It should be fully
extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
6. Properly balance the propeller.
I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES
Made in Vietnam
When ready to fly, first extend the
transmitter aerial.
Operate the control sticks on the
transmitter and check that the control
surfaces move freely and in the
CORRECT directions.
ALWAYS
land the model INTO the
wind, this ensures that the model lands
at the slowest possible speed.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch off the transmitter.
Check that the transmitter batteries
have adequate power.
Switch off the receiver.
Switch on the receiver.
ALWAYS
take off into the wind.
Check that the wings are correctly
fitted to the fuselage.
If the model does not respond correctly
to the controls, land it as soon as
possible and correct the fault.
Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left
in the tank can cause corrosion and
lead to engine problems.
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Metric Conversions
Inches x 25.4 = mm (conversion factor)
1/64" =
.4 mm
3/16" = 4.8 mm
1" = 25.4 mm
21" = 533.4 mm
1/32" =
.8 mm
1/4" = 6.4 mm
2" = 50.8 mm
24" = 609.6 mm
1/16" = 1.6 mm
3/8" = 9.5 mm
3" = 76.2 mm
30" = 762.0 mm
3/32" = 2.4 mm
1/2" = 12.7 mm
6" = 152.4 mm
36" = 914.4 mm
1/8" = 3.2 mm
5/8" = 15.9 mm
12" = 304.8 mm
5/32" = 4.0 mm
3/4" = 19.0 mm
18" = 457.2 mm
I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
Always operate in open areas, away
from factories, hospitals, schools,
buildings and houses etc.
NEVER
fly
your aircraft close to people or built
up areas.
THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS
Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt
sleeves, scarves) or any other loose
objects that could be caught or drawn
in, away from the propeller. Take care
at
ALL
times.
Keep all onlookers (especially small
children and animals) well back from
the area of operation. This is a flying
aircraft, which will cause serious
injury in case of impact with a person
or animal.
NEVER
fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER
use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT
dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
NEVER
fly in wet conditions or on
windy or stormy days.
ALWAYS
adjust the engine from
behind the propeller, and do not allow
any part of your body to be in line
with the propeller.
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled holes in the
forward bulkhead that accept the wing hold
down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing.
The sides of the belly pan, at both the front and
the rear, should be flush with the sides of the
fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
5. Remove the covering from the rear of the belly pan.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH
1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side,
opposite the muffler, close enough to the receiver so
the lead will reach. Use the face plate of the switch
cut out and locate the mounting holes.
2. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use
a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes
through the fuselage side.
3. Secure the switch in place using the two machine
screws provided with the radio system.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Spinner
· (2) 3mm x 20mm wood screw.
INSTALLING THE SPINNER
Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and
spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place
using two 3mm x 20mm wood screws.
The propeller should not touch any part of the
spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling
knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone
where the propeller comes in contact with it.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY
1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into
the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in
the aileron servo lead easier when you are
installing the wing. Plug the battery pack lead
into the switch.
2. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the
protective foam to protect them from vibration.
Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the
foam in place.
3. Position the battery pack and receiver behind
the fuel tank. Use the two light plywood pieces,
placed over the battery and receiver and glue to
the fuselage sides to hold the battery and
receiver securely in place. Use 15mm triangle
pieces glued between the fuselage sides and
the plywood pieces to reinforce the joints.
Do not permanently secure the receiver and
battery until after balancing the model.
4. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through the
side of the fuselage, near the receiver, for the
antenna to exit.
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INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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- Glue the plastic antenna.
