VQ Model SBD-5 Dauntless User manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:.........................2060mm (81.1in)

Length:................................1450mm (57 in)

Electric Motor:.....................See next pager

Gas Engine:................................. 26-30cc

RTF Weight: 7Kg / 15.5lbs (Will vary with

Equipment Used).

Radio:...............7-8 Channel / 10-11 Servos

Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle

Flaps-Optional Retractable Landing Gear.

WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and

cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.

Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced.

ACHTUNG! Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt,

die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen. Bei unsachgemässer Verwendung kann

hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um

professionelle Unterstätzung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist

durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt.

Radio control model / Flugmodel

ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY

U.S NAVY DIVE BOMBER

Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Spannweite:...................................2060mm

Lange:............................................1450mm

Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite)

Verbrennerantrieb:..........................26-30cc

Fluggewicht:..........................................7Kg

Fernsteuerung......7-8 Kanal / 10-11 Servos

VQ No: VQA123

1.5mm

AB

!

CA L/R Assemble left and right

sides the same way. X

Drill holes using the stated

size of drill

(in this case 1.5 mm )

Use epoxy glue

Take particular care here

Hatched-in areas:

remove covering

film carefully

Not included.

These parts must be

purchased separately

Check during assembly that these

parts move freely, without binding

Apply cyano glue

SILICON

CA

GLUE

Silicon sealer Cyanoacrylate Glue (thin type)

Minimum 7-8 channels radio

with 10 mini servos and 1 standard

Servo (for GP).

Extension cord for aileron servos: 80cm(x2)

TOLLS REQUIRED

Hobby knife

Needle nose Pliers

Phillip screw driver

Awl

Scissors

Wire Cutters

(Purchase separately) Hex Wrench

.........................................................

Sander

Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits

Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

(Purchase separately)

.Motor control x1(for GP) .Elevator x2

.Rudder x1. Aileron x2. Flap x3

CONVERSION TABLE

1.0mm = 3/64”

1.5mm = 1/16”

2.0mm = 5/64”

2.5mm = 3/32”

3.0mm = 1/8”

4.0mm = 5/32”

5.0mm = 13/64”

6.0mm = 15/64”

10mm = 13/32”

12mm = 15/32”

15mm = 19/32”

20mm = 51/64”

25mm = 1”

30mm = 1-3/16”

45mm = 1-51/64”

If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the

model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove

wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with

low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron.

Bei Sonneneinstrahlung und/oder Wärme kann die Folie erschlaffen bzw. Falten

entstehen. Verwenden Sie ein Warumluftgebläse (Haartrockner) um evtl. Falten aus der Folie

zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)

Low seting

Extension cord for flap and brake servos: 50cm(x4)

Extension cord for retract servos: 30cm(x2)

Extension cord for Rx battery pack: 30cm(x1)

.Brake x2

Spinner hub

EPOXY A

EPOXY B

Epoxy Glue

(30 minute type)

Extension cord for Elevator servos: 80cm(x2)

Gas engine:

26-30cc

Plastic strap

Main landing gear

Gear mount

(plywood)

Ply gear mount

plate

Square plastic

3x20mm

Ply gear mount plate

Square plastic

Main gear (left)

Main gear (right)

Gear mount

(plywood)

Plastic strap

3x20mm screw..16

1- Fixed gear

CA

ON

OFF

GEAR

SWITCH

2- Electric retract

9

10

CA

87

B

A

CA

C1

C4

1

C4

15 15

17

C1

17

12

3

5

6

4

7

4

7

19

19 19

Bo1

Bo2

Bo3

Bo4

SBD

AB

A

B

A

B

9

8

10

11

12

AT

13

14

16

18

C3

C2

19

20 21 22

24

24 24

24

25

AB

910

10

25

A9B

3- Cover

4- Joining the wing

25x960mm

aluminum tube

Flap and brake push rod

(one end to servo)

Flap and brake

control horn

Brake servo

Flap servo

Aileron servo

Hatch

Servo

mount

WING BOTTOM

AIL.

Included with the

radio set

Aileron servo

hatch (ply 3mm)

Connector

............3

Control horn

................2

2x30mm

..........4

5- Servo

5x20mm screws

.....2

6- Joining the wing

A

X

7- Engine

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Note: Remove the magnetic canopy

Hatch first.

Filler tube

To engine

Rubber

stopper

Cap

Stopper

Air tube

Step 6

8- Engine

9- Fuel tank

10- Electric Motor

11- Magnetic canopy hatch

12- Cowling

Elevator servo hatch

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

(Bottom-view)

CA

13- Horizontal stabilizer

6mm diameter dowel

Note: The holes on the surface of the bottom of the

horizontal stabilizer are pre-drilled at factory.

2.mm drill bit

Aluminum

tube inside 3x10mm screw

BOTTOM A

B

3x10mm screw

.........2

Secure the horizontal stabilizer

in place using 3x10mm screw.

WRONG

RIGHT

Control horn

................2

2x20mm

..........4

Connector

.....2

14- Horizontal stabilizer

15- Tail wheel

Note: Slide one end of the

tail wheel push-rod into the

tail wheel arm first.

Rudder control

horn

1.5mm

16- Rudder

CA

2.5mm

C1

C4

1

C4

15 15

17

C1

17

12

3

5

6

4

7

4

7

19

19 19

CA

4

5

2

3

CA CA

1

CA

6

CA

17- Guns

19

B01

Bo2

20

Bo2

21

Bo4

22

CA

18- Bomb

19

Bo1

Bo2

Bo3

Bo4

SBD

AB

A

B

A

B

9

8

10

11

12

AT

13

14

16

18

C3

C2

19

20 21 22

24

24 24

24

25

AB

910

10

25

A9B

3mm

CA

19- Bomb

24

11mm diameter

aluminum tube

2mm diameter steel wire

Silicon tube

20- Bomb

CA

Nylon control horn

CA

1.5mm

CA

21- Bomb

25

2x6mm screw

CA

WING- TOP VIEW

Black nylon wire

CA CA

Black nylon wire

Wing surface

Do the same way with other side

CA

16

8mm diameter aluminum tube

BLACK NYLON TUBE

CA

.........................................................

18

C3

14

C2

CA

15

17

Wing - bottom view

22- Hook

X2

23- Decor

Magnetic Pilot

sitter

Remove before

installing servo

Switch hole

Rudder

push rod

Tail wheel

push rod

FUSELAGE TOP-VIEW

Connector

............2

24- Rudder servo

25- Guns - Antenna

CA

11

AILERON STROKE

ELEVATOR STROKE

RUDDER STROKE

Adjust the travel of the control surfaces to achieve the values stated in the diagrams.

These value will be suitable for average flight requirements. Adjust the values to suit your particular needs.

CENTER FLAP STROKE

(40mm)

(128 ~ 133mm) Note: Adjust the location of the battery pack to achieve this C.G location.

DO NOT try to fly an out-of balance model!

Wing center section

RIGHT&LEFT FLAP STROKE

(40mm)

(15mm)

(25mm)

(20mm)

IMPORTANT: Please do not clean your model with strong solvent or pure alcohol, only use kerosene to keep the

colour of your model not fade.

(40mm)

RIGHT&LEFT BRAKE STROKE

26- Balance

27- Control surface

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