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Academy of Model Aeronautics Fokker Eindecker E.III ARF Instructions For Final Assembly

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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. If there is no hobby shop in your area, we recommend that you contact the
AMA at the address below. They will be able to help you locate a flying field near you.
The Wattage Fokker Eindecker E.III ARF is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728
All contents copyright © 2001, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 September 2001
For more cool Wattage products visit our website at http://watt-age.globalhobby.com
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY

Specifications:

Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie IN 47302-9252
(800) 435-9262
www.modelaircraft.org
Wing Area: 340 square inches
Wing Span: 42.25 inches
Length: 31.5 inches
Functions: Rudder, Elevator, Throttle
Power: 380 Motor w/Gear Box (included)
Radio: 3 Channel Micro System
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    (800) 435-9262 www.modelaircraft.org The Wattage Fokker Eindecker E.III ARF is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728 All contents copyright © 2001, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 September 2001 For more cool Wattage products visit our website at http://watt-age.globalhobby.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warning ......................2 Introduction ....................... 3 Our Recommendations ....................4 Tools and Supplies Required ..................4 Kit Contents....................... 5 Metric Conversion Chart ................... 5 Replacement Parts ..................... 6 A Note About Covering .................... 6 Section 1: Motor Break-In (optional) ............... 7 Section 2: Assembling the Wing ...............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new Wattage Fokker Eindecker E.III ARF. Before completing the final assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so will ensure success the first time around! The original Fokker Eindecker was the first monoplane of WWI.

  • Page 4: Our Recommendations

    OUR RECOMMENDATIONS This section lists the items you will need to purchase for your new Fokker Eindecker. These suggestions are not set in stone, but they should provide you with a good starting point. If you don't have a radio system: Hitec Focus 3 AM Radio Control System P/N 444227 Cirrus CS-21 Micro Servos (2) P/N 128484 Wattage IC-15A ESC...

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during assembly. Before you begin assembly, group the parts like we list them below. 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.

  • Page 6: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Wattage stocks a complete line of replacement parts for your Fokker Eindecker ARF. Listed below are the replacement parts that are available along with their respective part numbers for easy ordering convenience. These replacement parts can be ordered through your local hobby dealer or directly from Wattage by calling 1-714-963-0329. Wing Set 145200 Landing Gear Assembly...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Motor Break-In (Optional)

    SECTION 1: MOTOR BREAK-IN (OPTIONAL) YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Trinity Break-In Drops Needle Nose Pliers Emerald Motor Spray Paper Towels Rubber Bands A NOTE TO THE MODELER: Motor break-in is not absolutely necessary, but taking some time to break in the motor will result in increased motor performance and longevity.
  • Page 8 Plug the servo leads and the ESC lead into their proper slots in the receiver. Plug the red motor lead into the red motor lead on the ESC and plug the black motor lead into the black motor lead on the ESC. IMPORTANT The leads that are soldered onto the motor are Bullet Connectors.

  • Page 9: Section 2: Assembling The Wing

    SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING THE WING YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {1} Right Wing Half {1} 5mm x 55mm Hardwood Dowel {1} Left Wing Half YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy Rubbing Alcohol Excel Modeling Knife NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks Masking Tape NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups Paper Towels...
  • Page 10 Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and apply a thin layer to only one half of the hardwood dowel. Slide the dowel into the hole in one wing half until it bottoms-out. Remove any excess epoxy before it dries using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding.

  • Page 11: Section 3: Mounting The Wing

    SECTION 3: MOUNTING THE WING YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {1} 4mm x 20mm Flange-Head Machine Screw {1} Fuselage w/Motor & Gear Box YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond Thin C/A # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Step 1: Mounting the Wing Carefully apply a couple of drops of thin C/A into the threaded wing hold-down hole in the fuselage.

  • Page 12: Section 4: Mounting The Horizontal Stabilizer

    SECTION 4: MOUNTING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {1} Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy Dubro T-Pins Ruler Paper Towels Pencil Rubbing Alcohol 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks Masking Tape NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups Step 1: Aligning the Horizontal Stabilizer...
  • Page 13 Using a ruler, measure the distance between the tips of the stabilizer and the tips of the wing. If the measurements aren't equal, remove the forward pin (leave the rear pin in place) and pivot the front of the stabilizer until both measurements are equal. B=B-1 When you are satisfied that the stabilizer is aligned, use a pencil to draw a couple of marks on each side of the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet, then use a couple of pins to hold the stabilizer firmly in place.

  • Page 14: Section 5: Mounting The Vertical Stabilizer

    SECTION 5: MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {1} Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy Masking Tape Excel Modeling Knife Paper Towels Ruler Rubbing Alcohol Pencil NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups Builder's Triangle...

  • Page 15: Section 6: Installing The Landing Gear

    Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering material from within the outline. Remove the covering from the bot- tom, front portion of the vertical stabilizer, too. IMPORTANT Removing the covering will result in a stronger bond for the glue. Step 2: Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer Apply a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy to the gluing surfaces of the stabilizer and to the inside of the stabilizer mounting slot.
  • Page 16 Line up the 90º bend in each landing gear wire with the predrilled holes in the landing gear block. Firmly push the landing gear into the holes. When aligned properly the wires should be flush with the bottom of the fuselage. The wires are held in place using two nylon landing gear straps.

  • Page 17: Section 7: Hinging The Control Surfaces

    SECTION 7: HINGING THE CONTROL SURFACES YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {2} Plywood Control Horns YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond Thin C/A Excel Modeling Knife Kwik Bond Thick C/A Ernst Airplane Stand Kwik Bond C/A Debonder Paper Towels Step 1: Installing the Control Horns Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering from over the control horn mounting slot in the elevator.
  • Page 18 Step 2: Hinging the Elevator Slide one hinge into each hinge slot in the elevator. Center each hinge within its slot and double check to make sure the centerline of the hinges is flush with the leading edge of the elevator. Glue each hinge into place using 5-6 drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A.

  • Page 19: Section 8: Installing The Servos

    SECTION 8: INSTALLING THE SERVOS YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1/16" Drill Bit Electric Drill Ernst Airplane Stand Step 1: Installing the Servos Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto your elevator and rudder servos. Make sure to install the collets with the flanges toward the bottom of the servos.

  • Page 20: Section 9: Installing The Pushrods

    SECTION 9: INSTALLING THE PUSHRODS YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {2} 1mm x 445mm Pushrod Wires YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Ernst Airplane Stand Magnum Z-Bend Pliers Ruler Wire Cutters Pencil Needle Nose Pliers Masking Tape Excel Modeling Knife Step 1: Installing the Elevator Pushrod Using a pair of Z-Bend pliers, make a Z-Bend in one end...
  • Page 21 Connect your radio system and plug the elevator servo into the receiver. Double check that the trim lever on your transmitter is centered. Slide the pushrod into the pushrod housing and install the servo horn to the servo, making sure it's centered. The servo horn should point toward the fuselage side, as shown.
  • Page 22 Check the control surface throw by measuring from the widest point of the control surface. The elevator should move both up and down 3/4". IMPORTANT Remember, you can adjust the control throws by moving the ends of the pushrods in and out on both the control horn and the servo arm.
  • Page 23 Using a pencil, place a mark on the pushrod wire where it crosses the middle hole in the control horn. WARNING When making the mark on the pushrod it's important that the rudder and the rudder servo are centered. If they aren't your pushrod will not be the correct length.

  • Page 24: Section 10: Installing The Propeller & Cowl

    SECTION 10: INSTALLING THE PROPELLER & COWL YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {1} Molded Cowl {2} 3mm x 10mm Wood Screws {1} Propeller {1} Molded Spinner {1} Molded Propeller Shaft Adaptor Set YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: 7/64" Hex Wrench Ruler Ernst Airplane Stand Step 1: Installing the Propeller...

  • Page 25: Section 11: Installing The Cockpit Deck

    Step 2: Installing the Cowl Test fit the cowl into place. To align it properly, the cowl should be centered over the fuselage and there should be about a 1/4" space between the front of the cowl and the propeller. When satisfied with the alignment, remove the cowl.
  • Page 26 Step 2: Installing the Machine Gun Glue the machine gun onto the cockpit deck using a thin bead of thick C/A. The covering material has already been removed from where the machine gun is installed. Step 3: Installing the Cockpit Deck Test fit the plywood cockpit mounting block onto the wing.

  • Page 27: Section 12: Final Assembly

    Secure the cockpit deck into place using one 3mm x 16mm flange-head wood screw. Don't overtighten the screw. You don't want to crush the wood or tear the covering material. SECTION 12: FINAL ASSEMBLY YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS: {1} Decal Set {3} Velcro Squares ®...
  • Page 28 Step 2: Installing the ESC Connect the motor leads to the ESC leads, making sure that the polarity is correct. If your ESC is equipped with an on/off switch, mount it to the fuselage side, just above the receiver. Plug the ESC lead into the proper slot in the receiver and mount the ESC to the back of the plywood support bulkhead using a piece of double-sided tape (not included).

  • Page 29: Section 13: Balancing

    Step 4: Applying the Decals Using a clean cloth, wipe the airframe down completely to remove dust, debris and oil. Cut out each of the decals and apply them using the box cover photos for reference. If any air bubbles form under the decals you can "prick" the bubbles with a pin to release the air. SECTION 13: BALANCING YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver...

  • Page 30: Section 14: Control Throws

    SECTION 14: CONTROL THROWS We recommend setting up the Fokker using the control throws recommended in the pushrod installation steps. Those control throws are suggested for initial test flying. If you haven't set up the control throws yet, we have listed them here again.

  • Page 31: Section 16: Flying The Fokker Eindecker 400 Ep

    You should not knowingly operate your R/C radio system within 3 miles of a preexisting model club flying field without a frequency sharing agreement with that club. SECTION 16: FLYING THE FOKKER EINDECKER E.III ARF The Fokker can take off from the ground or be hand-launched. We recommend ground take-offs only from hard, smooth surfaces or very short grass.

  • Page 32: Section 17: Glossary Of Terms

    Hand Launching Hand Launching should always be done into the wind. To hand-launch the airplane, gently grasp the fuselage between your thumb and forefingers at the C.G. location. Hold the airplane above shoulder level and turn on the motor to full power. With the motor running at full power, firmly toss the airplane straight ahead and level.
  • Page 33 Epoxy: A two-part glue containing a resin and a hardener. Epoxy is available in several drying times and is stronger than C/A glue. Epoxy is used in high stress areas such as joints of wing halves. ESC: An acronym for Electronic Speed Control. See Motor Controller. Hinges: Usually made out of plastic or nylon, the hinges connect the control surfaces to the stabilizers or wing.

  • Page 34: Section 18: Motor Maintenance

    SECTION 18: MOTOR MAINTENANCE The motor and gear box that are installed in the Fokker are nearly maintenance-free, but there are a couple of things you can do both to prevent premature wear and to ensure that you're getting the most from your motor and gear box assembly. All electric motors accumulate dust, dirt and grime after hours of running.

  • Page 35: Product Evaluation Sheet

    Do not use staples and make sure our address faces out. 1) Kit: Wattage Fokker Eindecker E.III ARF 7) Was any of the assembly difficult for you? If yes, please explain.
  • Page 36 _____________________________ _____________________________ Post Office will not deliver _____________________________ without proper postage (Return Address Here) Global Hobby Distributors Attn: Customer Service 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 Fold along dotted line Need help or have any questions? Call us at 1-714-963-0329 or send us an Email at service@globalhobby.net...

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