Table Of Contents; Introduction; Scale Covering Schemes - GREAT PLANES Profile 38 Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................2
Scale Covering Schemes ............................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE .........................................................3
Engine Selection .........................................................................3
REQUIRED ITEMS ............................................................................4
Required Accessories .................................................................4
Adhesives & Building Supplies....................................................4
Covering Tools.............................................................................4
Optional Supplies & Tools ...........................................................4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES .......................................................5
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................5
TYPES OF WOOD..............................................................................6
GET READY TO BUILD......................................................................6
METRIC CONVERSIONS...................................................................6
METRIC/INCH SCALE .......................................................................6
DIE-CUT DRAWINGS.........................................................................7
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES ............................................................8
Build the Stabilizer ......................................................................8
Build the Elevator ........................................................................9
Build the Rudder .........................................................................9
BUILD THE WING.............................................................................10
Build the Wing Panels ...............................................................10
Sheet the Wing Panel................................................................12
Join the Wing Panels.................................................................13
Sheet the Top of the Wing.........................................................14
BUILD THE BOOMS & FINS ...........................................................19
Assemble the Boom ..................................................................19
Sheet the Boom ........................................................................20
Assemble the Engine Mounts ...................................................22
Attach the Rudder to the Fin .....................................................23
INSTALL THE ENGINES ..................................................................24
MOUNT THE BOOMS ON THE WING .............................................25
Prepare the Booms & Wing.......................................................25
Install the Ailerons.....................................................................26
Build the Canopy Frame............................................................27
Fit the Canopy on the Frame ....................................................28
INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM.......................................................30
Install the Aileron Servos ..........................................................30
Install the Elevator & Rudder Servos ........................................31
Install the Elevator Pushrod ......................................................32
Connect the Rudders ................................................................33
Install the Throttle Servo ...........................................................34
Install the Nose Steering...........................................................35
Balance the Airplane Laterally ..................................................35
FINISHING........................................................................................36
Final Sanding ............................................................................36
Cover the Model with MonoKote
Suggested Covering Sequence ................................................37
Painting Your Model...................................................................37
Installing & Painting the Radiators ............................................37
Applying the Decals ..................................................................38
FINAL HOOKUPS AND CHECKS ...................................................38
Install the Hinges.......................................................................38
Install the Landing Gear ............................................................39
Install the Engines & Fuel Tanks ...............................................40
Install the Canopy......................................................................40
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ..................................................41
Check the Control Directions ....................................................41
Set the Control Throws..............................................................41
Balance the Model (CG) ...........................................................42
PREFLIGHT......................................................................................43
Identify Your Model ....................................................................43
Charge the Batteries .................................................................43
Balance the Propellers ..............................................................43
® Film ......................................36
Ground Check ...........................................................................43
Range Check.............................................................................43
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................43
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt).......................................................44
CHECK LIST ....................................................................................44
FLYING .............................................................................................45
Engine Setup.............................................................................45
Takeoff .......................................................................................45
Flight..........................................................................................45
What To Do If One Engine Quits...............................................45
Landing......................................................................................46
TWO VIEW DRAWING............................................Back Cover Page
FUSE & WING PLANS ................................Center Pull-Out Section

INTRODUCTION

Along with the P-51, the P-38 is one of the most admired
planes of WW2. It is also one of the most difficult to build
and fly. But the Great Planes Profile 38 has eliminated those
hurdles. The booms of the Great Planes Profile 38 build
quickly and flat on your building board. The center pod is
molded from ABS, eliminating the difficult job of sheeting the
compound curves. Through extensive testing and design we
have minimized the flight problems that occur when an
engine quits in flight. So if you're ready for an easy building,
fun to fly plane, let's get started.
While the Profile 38 is easy to fly, it does not have the total
self-recovery and stability of a basic trainer like the Great
Planes series of PT basic trainers. Therefore, if you have
never flown an R/C airplane before, we strongly recommend
that you do not attempt to fly the Profile 38 without first
learning to fly a trainer. On the other hand, if you have
already become proficient at flying low wing airplanes, the Profile
38 is an excellent choice for your first twin engine plane.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Profile 38, visit the web site listed below and select the
Great Planes Profile 38. If there is new technical information
or changes to this kit a "tech notice" box will appear in the
upper left corner of the page.
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/index.html

Scale Covering Schemes

If you would like photos of the full-size P-38 to study the photos
to add more scale details, photo packs are available from:
Bob's Aircraft Documentation
3114 Yukon Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (714) 979-8058
Fax: (714) 979-7279
E-mail: www.bobsairdoc.com
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