WattAge Egret Instructions For Assembly

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY
The Wattage Egret ARF is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728
All contents copyright © 2000, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 10/00
Wattage guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase. This
does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. In no case shall Wattage's liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
In that Wattage has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be
assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using
the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
To make your modeling experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable help
with assembly and during your first flights. Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area
whose membership includes qualified instructors. We also recommend that you contact the AMA at the address below.
They will be able to help you locate a flying field in your area.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie IN 47302-9252
(800) 435-9262
www.modelaircraft.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNING
This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only
in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully
inspect your airplane before its first flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this
airplane, your radio control system and electronic speed control.
Safety Warning ...................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Our Recommendations .......................................... 4
Additional Items Required .................................... 5
Tools and Supplies Required ................................. 5
Kit Contents........................................................... 6
Full Size Hardware Drawings ............................... 7
Motor Break-In...................................................... 8
Breaking In the Motor..................................... 8
A Note About Covering ........................................ 9
Wing Assembly ..................................................... 9
Installing the Wing Panels .............................. 9
Upper Flying Wires ............................................. 10
Installing the Upper Flying Wires ................ 10
Main Landing Gear ..............................................11
Installing the Aluminum Tubes .....................11
Installing the Wheels .................................... 12
Fuselage Pod........................................................ 12
Installing the Aluminum Tubes .................... 12
Installing the Spreader Bar ........................... 12
Installing the Fuselage Pod ........................... 13
Lower Flying Wires............................................. 14
Installing the Aluminum Bracket.................. 14
Installing the Lower Flying Wires ................ 14
Adjusting the Flying Wires ........................... 15
Nose Gear ............................................................ 15
Installing the Nose Gear Wire....................... 15
Installing the Nose Gear Wheel .................... 16
Stabilizer Installation........................................... 16
Aligning the Vertical Stabilizer .................... 16
Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer ................... 17
Mounting the Sub-Fin................................... 17
Mounting the Tail Boom............................... 18
Control Surface Hinging ......................................18
Hinging the Elevator ......................................18
Hinging the Rudder........................................19
Servo Installation..................................................19
Installing the Servos.......................................19
Elevator Pushrod ..................................................20
Installing the Control Horn ............................20
Installing the Pushrod ....................................21
Adjusting the Elevator Pushrod .....................22
Rudder Pushrod ....................................................22
Installing the Control Horn ............................22
Installing the Pushrod ....................................23
Adjusting the Rudder Pushrod.......................24
Cowl Installation ..................................................24
Aligning the Cowling.....................................24
Mounting the Cowling ...................................25
Mounting the Propeller ..................................25
Final Assembly.....................................................25
Installing the Battery and Receiver................25
Installing the ESC ..........................................25
Balancing ..............................................................26
Balancing the Egret........................................26
Control Throws.....................................................26
Preflight Check.....................................................26
Safety ....................................................................27
ABC's of Flying....................................................28
Basics of Flight.....................................................28
Glossary of Terms.................................................30
Motor Maintenance ..............................................32
Notes.....................................................................33
Product Evaluation Sheet .....................................35
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Wattage Egret ARF and welcome to the exciting world of electric-powered R/C
airplanes! Whether you have built and flown other electric R/C airplanes in the past, or if this is your first, you will
appreciate the high quality, ease of assembly and excellent flight characteristics of the Egret ARF.
The Egret is an electric-powered, two channel trainer utilizing balsa and light-ply built up construction
techniques. The wing design uses a flat bottom airfoil that stays very stable throughout the entire flight enve-
lope and also produces good lift. The fuselage pod is built using balsa and light-ply with a composite tail boom.
The empennage is built using lightweight balsa. This adds up to an airplane that is light, able to climb out with
authority, and easy to fly.
When you open the box, you will notice that you won't have much left to do or to purchase to finish your
new airplane. Included is a prewired 380 size motor and gear box already preinstalled in the fuselage. Flying
wires, pushrods, wheels, control horns, propeller and other hardware are all included in the kit. The airframe is
completely built and covered by master craftsmen, who take their time to ensure that every part is straight and
properly glued.
We hope you enjoy your new Wattage Egret ARF as much as we have enjoyed designing and building it for
you. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us. We have also included a product
survey in the back of this manual. Please take the time to fill it out and send it to us. We would enjoy hearing
any comments or suggestions you may have.
This instruction manual is designed to guide you through the entire final assembly process of your new
Wattage Egret ARF in the least amount of time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly
assemble your new airplane and also learn many tips that will help you in the future. We have listed some
of our recommendations below. Please read through them before going any further.
Please read through each step before starting
assembly. You should find the layout very com-
plete and simple. Our goal is to guide you through
assembly without any of the headaches and hassles
you might expect.
There are check boxes next to each step. After
you complete a step, check off the box. This will
help you keep from losing your place.
Cover your work table with brown paper or a
soft cloth, both to protect the table and to protect
the individual parts.
Keep a couple of small bowls or jars handy to
put the small parts in after you open the accessory
bags.
We have included a glossary of terms begin-
ning on page # 30 . Check it out if you come across
a term that is unfamiliar to you.
We're all excited to get a new airplane in the
air, but take your time. This will ensure you build
a straight, strong and great flying airplane.
If you come across this symbol
, it means
that this is an important point or an assembly hint.
If you should find a part missing or damaged, or have any questions about assembly, please contact us at the
address below:
Wattage Customer Care
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley CA 92728
Phone: (714) 963-0329 Fax: (714) 964-6236 E-mail: service@globalhobby.net
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The following section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to
purchase for your new Wattage Egret ARF. We have tested all of these items with the airplane and found that
these products will offer the best in performance, reliability and economy.
RADIO SYSTEM
MOTOR CONTROLLER
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Focus 3 AM
P/N 128471
To operate the motor, we highly suggest using a propor-
tional electronic speed control (ESC) that features
battery eliminator circuitry (BEC) and auto-cutoff. BEC
allows you to eliminate the receiver battery and uses the
flight battery to control both the motor and the radio
system. Eliminating the receiver battery provides a great
weight savings which effectively increases performance.
The auto-cutoff feature turns off the motor when the volt-
age in the battery drops too low to operate the radio
system safely. This guarantees safe operation throughout the entire flight. To obtain these features, we suggest
using the Wattage IC-380 30A ESC. If you decide not to use a proportional electronic speed control, an elec-
tronic switch like the Hitec Motor Controller SP-1003 (part # 759850) is an economical way to turn the motor
on and off. This switch does not offer any proportional speed, only off or full power.
The Egret ARF will require a minimum 3 channel ra-
dio control system that includes two standard servos.
The radio system we recommend is the Hitec Focus 3
AM radio. This radio system includes two standard
servos, receiver, servo mounting hardware and a setup
guide. If you already own a radio system, or want to
purchase a radio system that will be more upgradeable
in the future, a four or more channel radio with two
standard servos will work fine. If you decide to go this
way, our recommendation would be to use the Hitec
Flash 4X FM Computer radio. This is a very good radio system that offers the capability to grow as your
experience grows. A standard size receiver will fit in the Egret ARF, but to save weight we suggest you
purchase an aftermarket micro or mini receiver.
The flight battery you choose should be an 8 cell (9.6Volt)
Nickel Cadmium battery pack or an 8 cell Nickel Metal
Hydride battery pack. We recommend either the Watt-
age 8 cell 600Mah NiCd Battery or the Wattage 8 cell
800Mah NiMh battery (part # 128523). Both battery
packs come prewired with Tamiya connectors so they
will be compatible with the Wattage IC-380 ESC. The
Nickel Metal Hydride battery will give you about 25%
more run-time; however, it will not produce quite the amount of power as the Nickel Cadmium battery.
P/N 128522
FLIGHT BATTERY
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P/N 350360
Because the flight battery powers both the motor and
the radio system, we suggest using an Automatic Delta
Peak Charger such as the Promax Black Widow Peak
Charger or the Promax Activator Digital Peak Charger
(part # 885650). It is vital to the Egret's flying perfor-
mance that the battery pack be fully charged every flight,
so using a peak charger is very important.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
{1}Hitec Focus 3 AM Radio System
{1}Trinity AA Batteries - 8 pack # 837801
{1}Wattage IC-380 30A ESC # 128471
{1} Wattage 8C 600Mah NiCd Battery # 128522
{1} Promax Black Widow Charger # 350360
{1}Dubro Hook & Loop Material # 568906
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Kwik Bond Thin C/A # 887500
Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy # 887560
Pacer Thread-Lock # 339162
# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Excel Modeling Knife # 692801
Adjustable Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Electric or Hand Drill
1/16” Drill Bit
5/64” Drill Bit
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RECOMMENDED ITEMS
Builder's Triangle
Straight Edge Ruler
Pen or Pencil
220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
Masking Tape
Trinity Break-In Drops # 840365
Performance Plus Motor Spray # 340186
Rubbing Alcohol
Paper Towels - not pictured
NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks # 864204
NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups # 864205
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BATTERY CHARGER
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
{1}Hitec Flash 4X FM Computer Radio System
{1}Wattage 8C 800Mah NiMh Battery # 128523
{1} Promax Activator Digital Peak Charger # 885650
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We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during assembly. Each photo
below represents the parts that are required in a main section of the assembly process. Before you begin
assembly, group the parts like we show. This will ensure that you have all of the parts before you begin
assembly and it will also help you become familiar with each part. The corresponding part number is listed first,
then the quantity of that particular part, along with a short description of the part. As you proceed through
assembly, you will notice the same part number listed next to a particular part necessary for that step. If you
have any questions as to what that part might be, refer back to this section.
{1} Center Pod w/Motor
{1} Fuselage Pod
{1} Right Wing Panel
{1} Left Wing Panel
{1} Composite Tail Boom
{1} Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator
{1} Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder & Sub-Fin
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{1} Upper Flying Wire Set
{1} Lower Flying Wire Set w/Aluminum Bracket
{1} Aluminum Wing Joiner Plate
{1} 3mm x 60mm Steel Rod
{1} 2mm x 40mm Steel Rod
{1} Aluminum Upper Flying Wire Stand-Off
{2} 2mm x 10mm Wood Screws
{10} 2mm x 6mm Wood Screws
KIT CONTENTS
AIRFRAME ASSEMBLIES PUSHROD ASSEMBLIES
WING ASSEMBLIES
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MISCELLANEOUS ASSEMBLIES
{1} 5mm x 380mm Nylon Pushrod Housing
{1} 4mm x 420mm Nylon Pushrod Tube
{1} 5mm x 345mm Nylon Pushrod Housing
{1} 4mm x 390mm Nylon Pushrod Tube
{2} Nylon Control Horns w/Backplates
{4} 2mm x 12mm Machine Screws
{4} 2mm x 22mm Threaded Rods
{4} 2mm Threaded Clevises
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{1} Molded Nylon Cowl
{1} Tinted Windscreen
{1} 8.25 x 6.5 Nylon Propeller
{1} 12 Tooth Pinion Gear w/Set Screw
{2} 2mm x 6mm Wood Screws
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LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLIES
{2} 45mm Diameter Wheels
{1} 25mm Diameter Wheel
{1} Prebent Nose Gear Wire
{1} Nylon Landing Gear Strap
{2} 3mm x 20mm Machine Screws
{4} 3mm Nylon Insert Nuts
{2} 2.5mm x 10mm Wood Screws
{1} 1.5mm Wheel Collar
{1} 3mm x 4mm Machine Screw
FUSELAGE MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES
{2} 9-1/2" Aluminum Tubes
{2} 7-5/8" Aluminum Tubes
{2} 5-3/8" Aluminum Tubes
{1} Aluminum Spreader Bar
{3} 3mm x 20mm Machine Screws
{2} 3mm x 10mm Machine Screws
{5} 3mm Hex Nuts
{2} 2mm x 6mm Wood Screws
{2} 2mm x 12mm Machine Screws
{2} 2mm Hex Nuts
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Shown below are full size drawings of the small hardware parts included with the Egret ARF. Use these
drawings to familiarize yourself with each part. Please refer back to this page to locate the proper parts when
they are needed for a particular assembly step. These drawings are especially helpful when trying to identify the
different size screws or nuts used in a particular step.
FULL SIZE HARDWARE DRAWINGS
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3mm x 20mm
Machine Screw
3mm x 10mm
Machine Screw
2.5mm x 10mm
Wood Screw
2mm x 10mm
Wood Screw
2mm x 12mm
Machine Screw
2mm x 6mm
Wood Screw
3mm Hex
Nut
3mm Nylon
Insert Nut
3mm x 4mm
Machine Screw
2mm Hex
Nut
The Egret includes one extra motor pinion gear. The stock gear that comes preinstalled on the motor is a 14T
gear. This gear gives great overall performance. The extra pinion gear provided is a 12T gear. Replacing the
stock gear with this one will slow propeller r.p.m. down, but will improve flight times.
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Before beginning assembly, we recommend that
you first break in the motor. Taking the time to do
this now will do a couple of things. First, it will im-
prove the performance and life of the motor and,
second, it will give you a chance to test your radio
system, ESC and flight battery before installing them
into the Egret.
1) Using a small allen wrench, remove the pro-
peller adapter from the motor and set it aside for now.
2) Using a # 1 phillips screwdriver and an ad-
justable wrench, remove the motor/gear box assembly
from the center pod.
3) Lay the motor, flight battery, charger, radio
system and electronic speed control onto your work
table.
4) Charge the flight battery using your peak
charger, following the instructions that were pro-
vided with the charger. Install 8 AA batteries into
the Focus 3 transmitter.
5) Set the motor between the handles of a pair
of needle nose pliers and secure the motor to the
handles using three rubber bands. This will keep
the motor secure enough for the break-in procedure.
See photo # 1 below.
MOTOR BREAK-IN
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
Trinity Break-In Drops
Performance Plus Motor Spray
Paper Towels
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BREAKING IN THE MOTOR
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Photo # 1
6) Plug the two servo leads and the ESC lead
into their proper slots in the receiver. Plug the red
motor lead into the red lead on the ESC and plug the
black motor lead into the black lead on the ESC.
The leads that are soldered onto the motor are
"bullet" connectors. If your ESC does not use bullet
connectors, you will need to change the connectors
on the ESC or the motor at this time.
7) Turn on the transmitter and plug the flight
battery into the ESC. If the motor turns on immedi-
ately, use the throttle lever on the back of the
transmitter (Focus 3 only) to turn off the motor.
8) With the motor turned off, test the operation
of the two servos. Both servos should move when
you move the control stick.
9) Carefully spray a couple of light sprays of
Performance Plus Motor Spray inside the motor
openings and apply a small drop of Trinity Break-
In Drops onto each of the two motor bushings and
onto the gear box bushings. See photo # 2 below.
Photo # 2
10) Using a couple of paper towels, wipe off
the excess motor spray and oil.
11) Slowly turn on the motor using the trans-
mitter throttle lever (Focus 3 only). Position the
throttle lever to about 1/3 throttle and let the motor
run. While the motor is running, apply a light spray
of motor spray inside the motor openings once every
minute, followed by a small drop of Break-In Drops
on each of the bushings. Do this until the battery is
fully discharged (i.e., the motor stops).
If you have chosen to use an on-off only motor
controller, complete the same process but only run
the motor in two-minute intervals, letting the motor
cool between each.
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12) After the battery has discharged and the mo-
tor has stopped, spray motor spray through the motor
openings until the fluid runs clear. Apply a couple of
drops of Break-In Drops to the bushings and wipe
away all of the excess using paper towels.
13) Reinstall the motor/gear box assembly and
the propeller adapter. Reverse the removal steps for
installation.
The covering material used on the Egret ARF is a
heat shrink polyester material. Because of this, it is
possible with heat and humidity changes that the
covering on your airplane may wrinkle or sag. This
trait is inherent in all types of heat shrink material.
To remove the wrinkles you will need to purchase,
or borrow from a fellow modeler, a heat iron. If
you need to purchase one, the Global Sealing Iron
is recommended.
A NOTE ABOUT COVERING
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} Center Pod w/Motor
{1} Right Wing Panel
{1} Left Wing Panel
{1} Aluminum Wing Joiner Plate
{1} 3mm x 60mm Steel Rod
{1} 2mm x 40mm Steel Rod
{1} Aluminum Upper Flying Wire Stand-Off
{2} 2mm x 10mm Wood Screws
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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WING ASSEMBLY
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INSTALLING THE WING PANELS
Follow these simple steps to remove the wrinkles:
1) Plug in and turn on the sealing iron to the
medium temperature setting. Allow the iron to heat
up for approximately 5 - 7 minutes.
2) After the iron has reached temperature,
lightly apply the iron to the wrinkled section of
the covering. Move the iron slowly over the
wrinkled section until the covering tightens and the
wrinkles disappear. You will notice that the color
of the covering will darken when it is heated. When
the covering cools back down, it will return to its
normal color.
If the color layer smears from any of the seams
the temperature of the iron is too hot. Turn the tem-
perature dial down and wait about 5 minutes for the
iron to adjust to the lower temperature. You can re-
move any color streaks using a paper towel soaked
with a small quantity of acetone.
P/N 360900
1) Working with the left wing panel for now,
carefully push the 3mm x 60mm steel rod into the
predrilled forward hole and the 2mm x 40mm steel
rod into the predrilled rear hole in the root rib.
2) Firmly push both steel rods into place until
they both bottom out and can't be pushed in any
farther. See photo # 3 below.
Photo # 3
Do not glue the steel rods into the wing panel.
The wing panels are designed to be removable.
3) Carefully slide the left wing panel into place
on the left side of the center pod. The two steel rods
slide through the two predrilled holes in the upper
portion of the center pod. See photo # 4 below.
Photo # 4
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4) Slide the right wing panel into place over the
two steel rods and push it up against the side of the
center pod. See photo # 5 below.
Photo # 5
The two root ribs in the wing panels are angled.
This angle determines the amount of dihedral in the
wing. Don't worry about perfectly mating the wing
panels to the center pod yet. Final adjustments will
be made when the flying wires are installed later.
5) Place the aluminum upper flying wire stand-
off on top of the aluminum wing joiner plate. Align
the two holes in the stand-off with the two holes in
the plate. Slide one 2mm x 10mm wood screw
through each of the holes. See photo # 6 below.
Photo # 6
6) Set the flying wire stand-off assembly on top
of the wing, aligning the two wood screws with the
two predrilled holes in the top of the wing.
7) Using a # 1 phillips screwdriver, thread the
two wood screws into place and tighten them firmly.
See photo # 7 below.
Photo # 7
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} Upper Flying Wire Set
{4} 2mm x 6mm Wood Screws
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
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UPPER FLYING WIRES
INSTALLING THE UPPER FLYING WIRES
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1) Using a pair of needle nose pliers, carefully
bend each of the four metal flying wire mounts up at
about a 5º angle. See photo # 8 below.
Photo # 8
2) Look at the top surface of the wing and you
will notice that there are four predrilled holes out to-
ward the wing tips, two in each wing panel.
3) Working with one flying wire assembly for
now, install one of the metal flying wire mounts into
one of the forward predrilled holes using one 2mm x
6mm wood screw. See photo # 9 below.
Photo # 9
4) Stretch the flying wire assembly across to the
opposite wing panel and install the second metal fly-
ing wire mount into that forward predrilled hole using
one 2mm x 6mm wood screw.
It may be necessary to lengthen the flying wire.
To do this, loosen the 2mm hex nuts and simply turn
the threaded rods counter-clockwise.
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5) Install the second flying wire assembly onto
the wing using the same technique as with the first
one. The two metal flying wire mounts should be
installed into the two rear predrilled holes.
6) Look carefully at the machine screw in the
top of the aluminum flying wire stand-off. You will
notice that there is a slot cut into the end of the screw.
This slot should be parallel with the leading edge of
the wing. If it is not, loosen the machine screw and
readjust it, then retighten the screw.
7) Pull both of the flying wires up and slip them
into the slot in the top of the machine screw. See
photo # 10 below.
At this point, leave the flying wires loose. They
will be tightened later after installing the set of fly-
ing wires onto the bottom of the wing.
Photo # 10
PARTS REQUIRED
{2} 45mm Diameter Wheels
{2} 9-1/2" Aluminum Tubes
{2} 7-5/8" Aluminum Tubes
{2} 3mm x 20mm Machine Screws
{2} 3mm Hex Nuts
{2} 3mm x 20mm Machine Screws
{4} 3mm Nylon Insert Nuts
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Pacer Thread-Lock
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
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MAIN LANDING GEAR
INSTALLING THE ALUMINUM TUBES
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2) Look carefully at both of the 9-1/2" alumi-
num tubes. You will notice on one end of each tube
that there is one 2mm hole drilled through the middle.
The 2mm hole in each tube should be down away
from the bottom of the center pod.
3) Install the two 9-1/2" aluminum tubes onto
the bottom of the center pod, through the hole that is
1-1/4" behind the motor, using one 3mm x 20mm
machine screw and one 3mm hex nut. Orientate both
of the tubes so that they angle out away from the
center pod. See photo # 11 below.
1) Look carefully at the bottom of the center
pod. You will notice that there are three predrilled
holes: one hole 5/8" behind the motor, one hole
1-1/4" behind the motor and one hole in the back
of the center pod.
Photo # 11
Do not fully tighten the machine screw at this
time. Leave it slightly loose.
4) Look carefully at the ends of both 7-5/8"
aluminum tubes. You will notice that one crimped
end is longer than the other crimped end.
The shorter of the two crimped ends should be
mounted to the center pod.
5) Install the two 7-5/8" aluminum tubes onto
the bottom of the center pod, through the rear-most
hole, using one 3mm x 20mm machine screw and
one 3mm hex nut. Orientate both of the tubes so
that they angle out away from the center pod. See
photo # 12 below.
Photo # 12
Do not fully tighten the machine screw at this
time. Leave it slightly loose.
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INSTALLING THE WHEELS
6) Slide one 3mm x 20mm machine screw
through each of the two 45mm diameter wheels.
7) Thread one 3mm nylon insert nut onto each
machine screw. Thread the screws up against the
wheels, but not so tight that the wheels won't rotate
smoothly. See photo # 13 below.
Photo # 13
8) Working with only one side for now, pull the
two aluminum tubes together, aligning the predrilled
holes in the two crimped ends.
The crimped end of the forward aluminum tube
should be on the inside of the rear aluminum tube.
9) Slide one wheel assembly through the two
tubes. Thread one nylon insert nut onto the ma-
chine screw and up against the tubes. While
holding the inner nylon insert nut with needle nose
pliers, tighten the outer nylon insert nut using an
adjustable wrench. See photo # 14 below.
Photo # 14
10) Repeat steps # 8 and # 9 to install the wheel
assembly on the opposite two tubes.
11) Remove the two hex nuts holding the alu-
minum tubes to the center pod. Apply a couple of
drops of Pacer Thread-Lock to each nut and reinstall
them. Tighten the machine screws and nuts using a
# 1 phillips screwdriver and an adjustable wrench.
Do not overtighten the screws. You don't want
to crush the wood.
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} Fuselage Pod
{1} Tinted Windscreen
{2} 5-3/8" Aluminum Tubes
{1} Aluminum Spreader Bar
{1} 3mm x 20mm Machine Screw
{2} 3mm x 10mm Machine Screws
{3} 3mm Hex Nuts
{2} 2mm x 12mm Machine Screws
{2} 2mm Hex Nuts
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Pacer Thread-Lock
# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Electric or Hand Drill
1/16" Drill Bit
Straight Edge Ruler
Pen or Pencil
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FUSELAGE POD
INSTALLING THE ALUMINUM TUBES
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1) Install the two 5-3/8" aluminum tubes onto
the bottom of the center pod, through the hole that is
5/8" behind the motor, using one 3mm x 20mm ma-
chine screw and one 3mm hex nut. Orientate both of
the tubes so that they angle out away from the center
pod. See photo # 15 below.
Photo # 15
INSTALLING THE SPREADER BAR
2) Place the aluminum spreader bar between the
two longest aluminum tubes, aligning the predrilled
holes in the ends of the spreader bar with the two
predrilled holes in the aluminum tubes.
3) Slide one 2mm x 12mm machine screw
through the predrilled hole in one aluminum tube and
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through the hole in the spreader bar. Thread one 2mm
hex nut onto the screw to hold the spreader bar in
place. Only hand-tighten the hex nut at this time.
See photo # 16 below.
Photo # 16
Install the spreader bar so that the angles in the
ends of the spreader bar match the angle of the alu-
minum tubes.
4) Slide one 2mm x 12mm machine screw
through the predrilled hole in the opposite aluminum
tube and through the hole in the spreader bar. Thread
one 2mm hex nut onto the machine screw. Only
hand-tighten the hex nut at this time.
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE POD
6) Look carefully at the shape of the tinted wind-
screen. You will notice that the bottom is straight
and that the top is curved.
7) Slide one 3mm x 10mm machine screw
through the predrilled hole in the right side of the
windscreen, then slide the machine screw through the
predrilled hole in the right side of the fuselage pod.
8) Slide the end of the aluminum tube on the
right side of the center pod over the machine screw
(from the inside) and thread one 3mm hex nut onto
Photo # 18
9) Carefully bend the windscreen around the
front of the fuselage pod until the predrilled hole in
the left side of the windscreen lines up with the pre-
drilled hole in the left side of the fuselage pod.
10) Slide one 3mm x 10mm machine screw
through the predrilled hole in the left side of the wind-
screen, then slide the machine screw through the
predrilled hole in the left side of the fuselage pod.
11) Slide the end of the aluminum tube on the
left side of the center pod over the machine screw
(from the inside) and thread one 3mm hex nut onto
the machine screw. Only hand-tighten the nut at this
time. See photo # 19 below.
Photo # 19
5) Using a ruler and a pencil, measure forward
1-3/4" from the back edge of the fuselage pod, and
draw a straight line. See photo # 17 below.
Photo # 17
12) Pivot the fuselage pod forward then pull it
back under the aluminum spreader bar. Align the
line you drew on the fuselage pod with the back edge
of the spreader bar. See photo # 20 below.
the machine screw. Only hand-tighten the nut at this
time. See photo # 18 below.
Photo # 20
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13) Keeping the line on the fuselage pod lined
up with the spreader bar, adjust the fuselage pod un-
til the holes in the spreader bar are centered over it.
14) When satisfied with the alignment, use a
pencil and mark the locations of the two holes in the
spreader bar onto the fuselage pod.
15) Pivot the fuselage pod forward so you can
see the two marks you made. Using a drill with a
1/16" drill bit, drill two holes through the fuselage
pod at the marks you made.
16) Pivot the fuselage pod back under the
spreader bar. Align the holes in the fuselage pod with
the holes in the spreader bar. Use two 2mm x 6mm
wood screws to hold the fuselage pod to the spreader
bar. See photo # 21 below.
Photo # 21
17) Remove the hex nuts holding the aluminum
tubes to the front of the center pod and the front of
the fuselage pod. Also, remove the hex nuts holding
the spreader bar to the rear aluminum tubes.
18) Apply a couple of drops of Pacer Thread-
Lock to each hex nut and reinstall them. Tighten the
machine screws and hex nuts using a # 0 phillips
screwdriver (for the 2mm machine screws) and a # 1
phillips screwdriver (for the 3mm machine screws)
and an adjustable wrench.
Photo # 22
2) Set the aluminum bracket (with flying wires)
onto the bottom of the fuselage pod. Align the ends
of the bracket with the sides of the fuselage pod and
center the bracket over the line you drew.
3) When satisfied with the alignment, use a pen-
cil and mark the locations of the two holes in the
bracket onto the fuselage pod.
4) Remove the bracket from the fuselage pod.
Using a drill with a 1/16" drill bit, drill two holes
through the fuselage pod at the marks you made.
5) Set the bracket back into place and realign it.
Use two 2mm x 6mm wood screws to hold the bracket
to the fuselage pod. Tighten the screws firmly using a
# 1 phillips screwdriver. See photo # 23 below.
Photo # 23
INSTALLING THE LOWER FLYING WIRES
6) Using a pair of pliers, carefully bend each of
the four metal flying wire mounts up at about a 5º
angle (as you did with the upper flying wires).
7) Look at the bottom surface of the wing and
you will notice that there are four predrilled holes
out toward the wing tips, two in each wing panel.
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} Lower Flying Wire Set w/Aluminum Bracket
{6} 2mm x 6mm Wood Screws
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Electric or Hand Drill
1/16" Drill Bit
Straight Edge Ruler
Pen or Pencil
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LOWER FLYING WIRES
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INSTALLING THE ALUMINUM BRACKET
1) Using a ruler and a pencil, measure forward
7/8" from the angled edge of the fuselage pod, and
draw a straight line. See photo # 22 below.
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8) Working with one flying wire assembly for
now, install one of the metal flying wire mounts into
one of the forward predrilled holes using one 2mm x
6mm wood screw. See photo # 24 below.
Photo # 24
9) Stretch the flying wire assembly across to the
opposite wing panel and install the second metal fly-
ing wire mount into that forward predrilled hole, using
one 2mm x 6mm wood screw.
It may be necessary to lengthen the flying wire.
To do this, loosen the 2mm hex nuts and simply turn
the threaded rods counter-clockwise.
10) Install the second flying wire assembly onto
the wing using the same technique as with the first
one. The two metal flying wire mounts should be
installed into the two rear predrilled holes.
Make sure that the flying wires are not twisted
around each other.
ADJUSTING THE FLYING WIRES
11) Push both wing panels firmly against the
center pod. There should be few or no gaps between
the parts.
12) Thread each of the 2mm hex nuts out away
from the metal flying wire mounts. To adjust the
tension of the flying wires, turn the threaded rod
clockwise to tighten the flying wire or turn it counter-
clockwise to loosen the flying wire.
Adjust the tension of each flying wire equal
amounts. You don't want one flying wire tighter than
the other because This could cause the wing to warp
or twist.
13) Check the final tension of each of the fly-
ing wires. Lightly push down on the flying wire (in
the middle) and measure how far the wire moves
down. This measurement should be about 1/2".
14) When satisfied with the adjustments, thread
each of the 2mm hex nuts up against the metal flying
wire mounts and use an adjustable wrench to tighten
them securely.
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} 25mm Diameter Wheel
{1} Prebent Nose Gear Wire
{1} Nylon Landing Gear Strap
{2} 2.5mm x 10mm Wood Screws
{1} 1.5mm Wheel Collar
{1} 3mm x 4mm Machine Screw
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Electric or Hand Drill
1/16" Drill Bit
Pen or Pencil
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NOSE GEAR
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INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR WIRE
1) Slide the shorter end of the prebent nose gear
wire into the predrilled hole in the bottom of the
fuselage pod.
2) To properly align the nose gear wire, the wire
should point forward and be centered down the middle
of the fuselage pod. See photo # 25 below.
Photo # 25
3) While holding the nose gear wire in place,
place the nylon landing gear strap over the wire and
center the strap.
4) While holding the strap in place, use a pen
and mark the locations of the two mounting holes
onto the fuselage pod.
5) Remove the landing gear strap. Using a drill
with a 1/16" drill bit, drill two pilot holes through the
fuselage pod at the marks you made.
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6) Set the landing gear strap back into place and
realign it. With the nose gear wire aligned, install the
landing gear strap using two 2.5mm x 10mm wood
screws. Tighten the screws firmly using a # 1 phillips
screwdriver. See photo # 26 below.
Photo # 26
Make sure the axle portion of the nose gear wire
is perpendicular to the sides of the fuselage pod. This
will ensure that the Egret rolls straight on the ground.
INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL
7) Slide the 25mm diameter wheel onto the axle.
Push it up against the nose gear wire, then slide the
wheel collar onto the axle and push it up against the
wheel. Adjust the depth of the wheel collar until the
wheel spins without binding, then tighten the machine
screw using a # 1 phillips screwdriver.
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} Composite Tail Boom
{1} Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator
{1} Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder & Sub-Fin
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
Excel Modeling Knife
Builder's Triangle
Straight Edge Ruler
Pen or Pencil
220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
Masking Tape
Rubbing Alcohol
Paper Towels
NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
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STABILIZER INSTALLATION
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ALIGNING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
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2) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the
covering from over the top and bottom of the precut
slot in the horizontal stabilizer. The slot is 5/32" wide
and 1-15/16" long. See photo # 27 below.
Photo # 27
1) Remove the elevator and hinges from the
horizontal stabilizer and set them aside for now.
3) Remove the rudder and hinges from the ver-
tical stabilizer and set them aside. Remove the sub-fin
and set it aside, also.
4) Slide the mounting tab in the vertical stabi-
lizer down into the slot in the horizontal stabilizer.
Push the vertical stabilizer back as far as possible.
The trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer should hang
past the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer about
1/16". See photo # 28 below.
Photo # 28
5) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly
in place, use a pen and draw an outline on the top of
the horizontal stabilizer where the vertical stabilizer
meets it.
6) Remove the vertical stabilizer. Using a
modeling knife, carefully remove the covering from
inside the outline you drew on top of the horizontal
stabilizer.
When cutting through the covering material to
remove it, cut with only enough pressure to cut
through only the covering itself. Cutting down into
the balsa may weaken the stabilizer.
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7) Slide the vertical stabilizer back into place
and realign it. Now, using a builder's triangle, check
to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to
the horizontal stabilizer. See figure # 1 below.
Figure # 1
8) Once you are satisfied that the vertical stabi-
lizer is aligned correctly, mix a generous amount of
Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to
the mounting slot in the horizontal stabilizer and to
the sides and bottom of the vertical stabilizer.
9) Set the vertical stabilizer into place and re-
align it. Hold the stabilizer in place using several
pieces of masking tape and double check your mea-
surements once more before the epoxy cures.
Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure be-
fore proceeding.
MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
MOUNTING THE STABILIZER ASSEMBLY
10) Slide the tab in the bottom of the vertical
stabilizer into the precut slot in the stabilizer
mounting platform in the tail boom. Push the sta-
bilizer assembly as far forward as possible. See
photo # 29 below.
Photo # 29
11) With the stabilizer assembly held firmly in
place, use a pen to draw lines onto the bottom of the
stabilizer where it and the tail boom meet. Do this
on both the right and left sides.
12) Remove the stabilizer assembly from the tail
boom. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, care-
fully remove the covering from between them using
a modeling knife. See photo # 30 below.
Photo # 30
When cutting through the covering to remove
it, cut with only enough pressure to cut through only
the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa will weaken
the stabilizer.
13) Mix a generous amount of Kwik Bond 5
Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mounting
area on the bottom of the stabilizer and to the top of
the stabilizer mounting platform on the tail boom.
Apply a thin layer to the tab on the bottom of the
vertical stabilizer, also.
14) Set the stabilizer assembly back into place
and realign it. When satisfied with the alignment,
hold the stabilizer assembly in place using several
pieces of masking tape and remove any excess epoxy
using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the
epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
MOUNTING THE SUB-FIN
15) Slide the sub-fin into place on the bottom
of the tail boom. To align it properly, the trailing
edge of the sub-fin should be even with the trailing
edge of the vertical stabilizer (use a straight edge to
check this) and the sub-fin should be 90º to the hori-
zontal stabilizer. See photo # 31 below.
Photo # 31
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It may be necessary to remove a small amount
of material from the bottom of the sub-fin so it will
line up properly. If so, use 220 grit sandpaper with a
sanding block.
16) Once you are satisfied that the sub-fin is
aligned correctly, mix a small amount of Kwik
Bond 5 Minute Epoxy. Remove the sub-fin and
apply a thin layer to the bottom and sides of the
mounting surface.
17) Set the sub-fin back into place and realign
it. Hold the sub-fin in place using several pieces of
masking tape and double check your measurements
once more before the epoxy cures. Remove any ex-
cess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
MOUNTING THE TAIL BOOM
18) Slide the end of the tail boom assembly over
the hardwood post in the back of the center pod.
19) Align the horizontal stabilizer with the wing.
Look carefully from the front of the center pod at
both the wing and the stabilizer. When aligned prop-
erly, the stabilizer should be level with the wing. If it
is not level, rotate the tail boom until you are satis-
fied with the alignment. See figure # 2 below.
Figure # 2
20) When you are satisfied with the alignment,
use a pencil and draw a mark on both the tail boom
and the center pod. You will use this mark to realign
the tail boom later. See photo # 32 below.
Photo # 32
21) Remove the tail boom assembly. Using 220
grit sandpaper, carefully roughen the inside surface
of the tail boom where it will be glued to the hard-
wood post.
Roughening the smooth surface will make the
glue joint stronger.
22) Mix a small amount of Kwik Bond 5 Minute
Epoxy. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the outside of
the hardwood post and to the inside of the tail boom.
23) Slide the tail boom assembly back into place
and realign it. Hold the tail boom assembly in place
using several pieces of masking tape and double check
the alignment once more before the epoxy cures. Re-
move any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure be-
fore proceeding.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Kwik Bond Thin C/A
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CONTROL SURFACE HINGING
HINGING THE ELEVATOR
1) Locate the four precut hinge slots in the trail-
ing edge of the horizontal stabilizer and the leading
edge of the elevator.
2) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove any
excess covering material from over each of the hinge
slots.
3) Test fit the four C/A hinges into the hinge
slots in the elevator. Each hinge should be inserted
far enough into the slots so that the centerline of the
hinge is flush with the leading edge. If the hinges
cannot be inserted deeply enough, use a modeling
knife to carefully cut the hinge slots deeper. See
photo # 33 below.
Photo # 33
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4) With each of the hinges centered, apply 3-4
drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the joint where the
hinges and the elevator meet. Allow a few seconds
between drops for the C/A to wick into the hinges,
then turn the elevator over and repeat this procedure
on the other side. Let the C/A dry for about 10 min-
utes before proceeding.
5) Slide the elevator and its hinges into the pre-
cut hinge slots in the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
Adjust the elevator so that the elevator tips are even
with the stabilizer tips.
6) While holding the elevator tight against the
stabilizer, rotate the elevator down about 45º. Apply
3-4 drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the exposed
area of each hinge. Turn the fuselage over and re-
peat for the other side of the hinges. Allow the C/A
to cure for about 10 minutes. Once cured, the eleva-
tor may be stiff and difficult to move. This is normal.
Gently move it up and down about five to ten times
to free it up.
HINGING THE RUDDER
7) Locate the three precut hinge slots in the trail-
ing edge of the vertical stabilizer (one is in the sub-fin)
and the leading edge of the rudder.
8) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove any
excess covering material from over each of the hinge
slots.
9) Test fit the three C/A hinges into the hinge
slots in the rudder. Each hinge should be inserted far
enough into the slots so that the centerline of the hinge
is flush with the leading edge. If the hinges cannot
be inserted deeply enough, use a modeling knife to
carefully cut the hinge slots deeper.
10) With each of the hinges centered, apply 3-4
drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the joint where the
hinges and the rudder meet. Allow a few seconds
between drops for the C/A to wick into the hinges,
then turn the rudder over and repeat this procedure
on the other side. Let the C/A dry for about 10 min-
utes before proceeding.
11) Slide the rudder and its hinges into the pre-
cut hinge slots in the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
Adjust the rudder so that the rudder tips are even with
the stabilizer and sub-fin tips.
12) While holding the rudder tight against the
stabilizer, rotate the rudder to the right about 45º. Ap-
ply 3-4 drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the exposed
area of each hinge. Turn the fuselage over and re-
peat for the other side of the hinges. Allow the C/A
to cure for about 10 minutes. Once cured, the rudder
may be stiff and difficult to move. This is normal.
Gently move it back and forth about five to ten times
to free it up.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Excel Modeling Knife
Electric or Hand Drill
1/16" Drill Bit
Pen or Pencil
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SERVO INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING THE SERVOS
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1) Locate the two servos you intend to use for
the elevator and rudder controls.
2) Carefully install the four rubber grommets
and four brass collets onto each of the servo mount-
ing lugs.
For proper vibration reduction, the brass collets
should be inserted into the rubber grommets with the
flanges facing the bottom of the servo mounting lugs.
See figure # 3 below.
Figure # 3
3) Using a modeling knife, remove the cover-
ing from over the two servo cutouts in the center pod.
See photo # 34 below.
Photo # 34
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Kwik Bond Thin C/A
# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Excel Modeling Knife
Wire Cutters
Electric or Hand Drill
5/64" Drill Bit
Straight Edge Ruler
Pen or Pencil
Masking Tape
4) Slide one servo into the rear servo cutout.
Position the servo so that the servo output shaft is
toward the front of the airplane and on the left side
of the center pod (looking from the rear). See
photo # 35 below.
Photo # 35
Photo # 36
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INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORN
1) Turn the fuselage upside down and position
the nylon control horn on the bottom, left side of the
elevator.
2) To properly align the control horn, it should
be perpendicular to the hinge line and its center-
line should be 5/8" out from the side of the sub fin,
at the hinge line. The clevis attachment holes
should be located directly over the hinge line.
3) When satisfied with the alignment, use a
drill with a 5/64” drill bit and the control horn as a
guide, and drill the two mounting holes through the
elevator.
4) Set the control horn back into place and re-
align it. Push two 2mm x 12mm machine screws
into the base of the control horn and through the
elevator. See photo # 37 below.
Photo # 37
Make sure that when installing the servo the
servo wire passes through the servo cutout and does
not get pinched between the cutout and the servo.
5) Slide the second servo into the forward servo
cutout. Position the servo so that the servo output
shaft is toward the back of the airplane and on the
right side of the center pod (looking from the rear).
See photo # 36 below.
Make sure that when installing the servo the
servo wire passes through the servo cutout and does
not get pinched between the cutout and the servo.
6) Using a drill with a 1/16" drill bit, drill four
pilot holes into the center pod, one for each of the
mounting screws (included with your radio system).
Using a # 1 phillips screwdriver, install and tighten
the mounting screws to hold the servos in place.
Be careful not to drill all the way through the
center pod.
The rear servo will be the elevator servo and the
front servo will be the rudder servo.
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} 5mm x 345mm Nylon Pushrod Housing
{1} 4mm x 390mm Nylon Pushrod Tube
{1} Nylon Control Horn w/Backplate
{2} 2mm x 12mm Machine Screws
{2} 2mm x 22mm Threaded Rods
{2} 2mm Threaded Clevises
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ELEVATOR PUSHROD
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
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