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Model Tech Blue Max Assembly Instructions Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Check out our website for more information on other exciting Model Tech products!
HTTP://MODELTECH.GLOBALHOBBY.COM
Completely Prebuilt and Covered with Iron-On Covering Material
Accepts Glow Power and Brushless Electric Power Systems
Model Tech Co., Ltd.
Stable, Predictable Flight Characteristics
Hong Kong
Fiberglass Cowl, Durable Main Landing Gear and Wire-Spoke Wheels
Details Include Wing Struts, Flying Wires, and Moulded Pilot and Cannon
© 2008, Model Tech Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
Complete Hardware Set - Wheels, Pushrods, Fuel Tank, Clevises, Etc.
Version 1 February 2008
Fast and Easy Assembly - Over 140 High-Resolution Photos to Guide You
SPECIFICATIONS
Wing Span: 67.25 Inches (1708mm)
Wing Area: 756 Square Inches (48.77dm
Weight RTF: 5.5-6.5 Pounds (2495-2948gr)
Wing Loading: 16.76-19.81 Ounces/Square Foot (51.15-60.45gr/dm
Functions: Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder and Throttle
Engine Required (Glow Version): .40 - .52 Two-Stroke or .52 - .61 Four-Stroke
Power System Required (Electric Version): 4120/05 Brushless Outrunner / 80 Amp Brushless ESC / 4 Cell 4000mAH LiPO
Made in China
FEATURES
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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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Model Tech guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In no case shall Model Tech's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

  • Page 3: Our Recommendations

    WHAT RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM AND SERVOS SHOULD I USE? reckless and/or dangerous manner. The Blue Max V2 ARF will require the use of a 4-channel or more radio control system. A standard radio control system or a more sophisticated computer radio control system would change course immediately.

  • 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 5 Minute and 30 Minute Epoxy Builder's Triangle Remove This Make a receiver antenna wire mount out of an extra servo horn. Servo Portion Rubber Band Thin and Thick C/A 220 Grit Sandpaper with Sanding Block Horn C/A Debonder Rotary Tool with Cutting Disc and Sanding Drum...

  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS Before you begin assembly, group the parts as we list them below. This will ensure that you have all of the parts before you begin assembly Glue the balsa hatch latch shim to the front of the hatch frame, making sure and it will also help you become familiar with each part.
  • Page 7 ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY - GLOW VERSION (2) Engine Mounting Beams (4) Plywood Filler Blocks 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 (4) M3 x 25mm Socket-Cap Screws so that it doesn't peel up in the future.

  • Page 8: Wing Assembly

    MISCELLANEOUS WING PARTS STEP 3: INSTALLING THE CANNON AND PILOT FIGURE (1) Plywood Wing-Screw Doubler (2) M5 x 65mm Nylon Wing Screws 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 (2) Hardwood Wing Joiners cannon mount should be pushed up against the front edge of the wing-screw (1) Cannon Mount...
  • Page 9 STEP 1: ASSEMBLING THE SEAT BARREL IMPORTANT next procedure, make sure that the "V" shape is toward the TOP of the wing panels. After the glue completely cures, trim and sand the top of the seat barrel easily into each wing panel, up to the centrelines you drew. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT tightly into the wing panels.

  • 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 Cut away the covering material from over the four wing strut mounting holes in the bottom of the wing.

  • Page 11: Stabiliser Installation

    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. STEP 2: MOUNTING THE WING straight when viewed from both the front and the side, and that the slot in the top IMPORTANT Apply a couple of drops of thin C/A into each of the two threaded wing-screw of the wing.
  • Page 12 STEP 4: INSTALLING THE COWL Remove the elevator and its hinges from the horizontal stabiliser and set them aside for now. holes through the cowl and into the centre of the cowl mounting blocks. Cut away the covering material from the top of both sides of the stabiliser mounting platform.
  • Page 13 STEP 1: INSTALLING THE HATCH COVER 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 3/16" (5mm) in from the sides of the hatch cover and 3/16" (5mm) behind the bottom of the stabiliser where it meets the fuselage.

  • Page 14: Hinging The Control Surfaces

    STEP 2: INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL LINKAGE ASSEMBLIES 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 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: Slide one hinge into each of the four hinge slots in the aileron, making sure (2) 4-1/2" (114mm) Threaded Wires with 90º Bends (2) Nylon Clevises that you push each hinge in up to the T-Pins. (1) Plywood Servo Tray (2) Nylon Snap-Keepers IMPORTANT Don't glue the hinges into the aileron yet.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Main Landing Gear Installation

    STEP 4: HINGING THE RUDDER 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. Hinge the rudder to the vertical stabiliser, using the same techniques that Install the 90º...
  • Page 18 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. 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 Slide the adjustable pushrod connector assembly onto the pushrod wire, then install the servo horn onto the servo, making sure that the servo horn is...

  • 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 Temporarily place one nylon mounting bracket onto the horizontal section of the nose skid.
  • 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 Cut two pieces of silicone fuel tubing (not included) to a length of 4"...

  • Page 21: Engine Installation - Glow Version

    STEP 1: ASSEMBLING THE RUBBER STOPPER 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 IMPORTANT You will need to cut the balsa triangle support that is glued Use 220 grit sandpaper to lightly sand away any burrs that might be on the ends of the two aluminium tubes.

  • Page 22: Fuel Tank Installation - Glow Version

    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. 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.

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