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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Check out our website for more information on other exciting Model Tech products!
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Completely Prebuilt and Covered with Iron-On Covering Material
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Accepts Glow Power and Brushless Electric Power Systems
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Model Tech Co., Ltd.
Stable, Predictable Flight Characteristics
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Hong Kong
Fiberglass Cowl, Durable Main Landing Gear and Wire-Spoke Wheels
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Details Include Wing Struts, Flying Wires, and Moulded Pilot and Cannon
© 2008, Model Tech Co., Ltd.
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Complete Hardware Set - Wheels, Pushrods, Fuel Tank, Clevises, Etc.
All Rights Reserved
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Version 1 February 2008
Fast and Easy Assembly - Over 140 High-Resolution Photos to Guide You
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SPeCiFiCATioNS
Wing Span: 67.25 Inches (1708mm)
Wing Area: 756 Square Inches (48.77dm
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Weight rTF: 5.5-6.5 Pounds (2495-2948gr)
Wing loading: 16.76-19.81 Ounces/Square Foot (51.15-60.45gr/dm
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Functions: Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder and Throttle
engine required (Glow Version): .40 - .52 Two-Stroke or .52 - .61 Four-Stroke
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Power System required (electric Version): 4120/05 Brushless Outrunner / 80 Amp Brushless ESC / 4 Cell 4000mAH LiPO
Made in China
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length: 49.5 Inches (1257mm)
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Kit Product Number MT3200-1
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- Page 1 Global Hobby Distributors Attn: Global Services 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Check out our website for more information on other exciting Model Tech products! hTTP://ModelTeCh.GlobAlhobby.CoM Fold along dotted line FeATureS Completely Prebuilt and Covered with Iron-On Covering Material Accepts Glow Power and Brushless Electric Power Systems Model Tech Co., Ltd.
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In that Model Tech 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. -
Page 3: Our Recommendations
WhAT oTher iTeMS do i Need? There really isn't too much else that you'll need to finish your Blue Max V2 ARF. You'll need an in-cowl fueling valve if you're using a glow engine. You'll also need typical modeling supplies, such as foam rubber to protect your receiver and battery, and various colours rePlACeMeNT PArTS liST of paint for the optional pilot and cannon. -
Page 4: Lithium Polymer Battery Warnings - Please Read
liThiuM PolyMer bATTery WArNiNGS - PleASe reAd C/G ANd bAlANCiNG WArNiNGS ANd SAFeTy PreCAuTioNS For All brANdS oF liThiuM PolyMer bATTerieS IMPORTANT It is critical that your aircraft be balanced correctly. Incorrectly balancing your aircraft can cause your aircraft to lose control and crash! Please read and understand the warnings listed in this section. -
Page 5: Tools And Supplies Required
ToolS ANd SuPPlieS reQuired q 5 Minute and 30 Minute Epoxy q Builder's Triangle Remove This q Make a receiver antenna wire mount out of an extra servo horn. Servo Portion Rubber Band q Thin and Thick C/A q 220 Grit Sandpaper with Sanding Block Horn q C/A Debonder q Rotary Tool with Cutting Disc and Sanding Drum... -
Page 6: Kit Contents
Find any parts missing or damaged, please contact yoUr local model tech IMPORTANT The hatch latch shim will fill the narrow gap between the hatch dealer directly, Using the separate cUstomer service sheet inclUded with yoUr kit. - Page 7 eNGiNe MouNT ASSeMbly - GloW VerSioN q (2) Engine Mounting Beams q (4) Plywood Filler Blocks q Carefully apply a light coat of thin C/A to the edges of both the hatch cover and the hatch. This will secure the edges of the covering material into place q (4) M3 x 25mm Socket-Cap Screws so that it doesn't peel up in the future.
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Page 8: Wing Assembly
MiSCellANeouS WiNG PArTS STeP 3: iNSTAlliNG The CANNoN ANd PiloT FiGure q (1) Plywood Wing-Screw Doubler q (2) M5 x 65mm Nylon Wing Screws q Glue the cannon into the cannon mount, then align and glue the cannon mount to the top of the wing. When positioned properly, the back edge of the q (2) Hardwood Wing Joiners cannon mount should be pushed up against the front edge of the wing-screw q (1) Cannon Mount... - Page 9 STeP 1: ASSeMbliNG The SeAT bArrel IMPORTANT Both wing joiners are cut in the shape of a shallow "V". When test-fitting the wing joiners into the wing panels in the next procedure, make sure that the "V" shape is toward the ToP of the wing panels. q Test-fit and glue the seat barrel support plate into the seat barrel.
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Page 10: Wing Mounting
IMPORTANT It is of the utmost importance to the integrity of the wing centre-section joint that you apply a generous amount of epoxy to both root ribs and each wing joiner. Not using enough epoxy can result in wing failure during flight. q Cut away the covering material from over the four wing strut mounting holes in the bottom of the wing. -
Page 11: Stabiliser Installation
q Cut away the covering material from over the slot in one end of the flying q Cut away the covering material from inside the outline you drew, then glue wires mounting post. the wing-screw doubler onto the wing using thick C/A. q Glue the flying wires mounting post into the wing, making sure that it's aligned STeP 2: MouNTiNG The WiNG straight when viewed from both the front and the side, and that the slot in the top... - Page 12 STeP 1: AlIgnIng The hORIzOnTAl STABIlISeR STeP 4: iNSTAlliNG The CoWl q Remove the elevator and its hinges from the horizontal stabiliser and set them aside for now. q With the cowl held firmly in alignment, drill five 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter pilot holes through the cowl and into the centre of the cowl mounting blocks.
- Page 13 STeP 1: iNSTAlliNG The hATCh CoVer STeP 2: InSTAllIng The hORIzOnTAl STABIlISeR q Drill two 1/16" (1.6mm) pilot holes through the front of the hatch cover and into the plywood mounting blocks inside the fuselage. Position each pilot hole q Once you're satisfied with the alignment, draw a line on each side of the 3/16"...
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Page 14: Hinging The Control Surfaces
STeP 2: iNSTAlliNG The AileroN CoNTrol liNKAGe ASSeMblieS q Glue the stabiliser into place, using a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. IMPORTANT It's important that the trailing edge of the vertical stabiliser be even with the back edge of the fuselage and that the vertical stabiliser be q Thread one adjustable control horn onto each threaded aileron torque perpendicular to the horizontal stabiliser. - Page 15 AileroN CoNTrol SySTeM iNSTAllATioN you'll Need The FolloWiNG PArTS FroM The KiT: q Slide one hinge into each of the four hinge slots in the aileron, making sure q (2) 4-1/2" (114mm) Threaded Wires with 90º Bends q (2) Nylon Clevises that you push each hinge in up to the T-Pins.
- Page 16 q Remove the masking tape and double-check that both the elevator servo horn and the elevator are still centred. If necessary, thread STeP 2: hiNGiNG The eleVATor the clevis in or out to centre the elevator, then move the elevator up and down several times to ensure proper movement. The elevator should move smoothly and not bind in any way.
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Page 17: Main Landing Gear Installation
STeP 4: hiNGiNG The rudder q Cut away all but one arm from a "4-point" servo horn, then enlarge the hole that is 5/8" (16mm) out from the centre of the servo horn, using a 5/64" (2mm) diameter drill bit. q Hinge the rudder to the vertical stabiliser, using the same techniques that q Install the 90º... - Page 18 q Connect your radio system and check that the throttle servo output shaft is rotating in the correct direction, then position the throttle control stick and the throttle trim lever to their lowest positions. q Place the main landing gear bracket onto the bottom of the fuselage. The front of the landing gear bracket (the smaller diameter wire) should be positioned q Slide the adjustable pushrod connector assembly onto the pushrod wire, 4"...
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Page 19: Motor Installation - Electric Version
STeP 2: iNSTAlliNG The ThroTTle PuShrod Wire STeP 3: iNSTAlliNG The NoSe SKid PRO TIP To ensure that your throttle pushrod is installed properly, it's important the your engine's throttle arm be positioned on the left side of the engine (flip your engine's carburetor around if necessary). The throttle pushrod wire also has to clear the side of the q Temporarily place one nylon mounting bracket onto the horizontal section fuel tank, so a bend will need to be made where the pushrod wire exits the firewall and before the servo. - Page 20 STeP 1: iNSTAlliNG your MoTor MouNT ANd ProPeller AdAPTer STeP 3: iNSTAlliNG The Fuel TANK IMPORTANT Two sets of motor mounting holes are predrilled through the motor mounting box. One set is for a four-hole radial backplate mount and one set is for mounting directly into the back of the motor. If your motor or its backplate mount uses a different q Cut two pieces of silicone fuel tubing (not included) to a length of 4"...
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Page 21: Engine Installation - Glow Version
STeP 1: ASSeMbliNG The rubber SToPPer q After the epoxy sets up, glue one balsa triangle support between each side IMPORTANT Discard the shortest aluminium tube. It will not be used if you're using an in-cowl fueling valve as suggested. If you of the motor mounting box and the firewall. -
Page 22: Fuel Tank Installation - Glow Version
q Carefully remove the hatch cover from over the fuel tank compartment and set is aside for now. It's held in place with double-sided STeP 3: iNSTAlliNG your eNGiNe tape from the factory. q If you're using a 4-stroke engine, rotate your engine's carburetor so that the throttle arm is on the left side of the engine.