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The new Wattage Super Impress II EP ARF has pushed the performance envelope for the Impress lineage of model aircraft. This updated design
makes the Super Impress II EP ARF perfect for today's electric model enthusiast.
First, we made it lighter. Our factory has gone back to the drawing board to re-engineer the airframe from cowling to rudder, wing tip to wing tip.
More lightening holes, less wood overall, and balsa substituted for heavier woods, have produced a strong, but significantly lighter airframe. We
then complete the model with a lightweight proprietary covering material that provides a professional finish, yet retains the repairability you expect
from a wood airframe aircraft. We even include extra covering material for mishaps and dings from those less-than-friendly flying sites. The molded
cowling is prepainted and the molded wheel pants are prejoined. The windows are even molded and cut to shape for easy installation.
The Super Impress II EP ARF is accessorized with quality hardware and that you'd choose yourself for a model of this size. We use custom mini
control horns, adjustable clevises and matching threaded pushrods for convenience and easy adjustment. The main landing gear is now formed
aluminum instead of the older style metal rods.
In the air is where it really counts and the Super Impress II EP ARF is designed to "Impress" even the most experienced pilot. The range of motors
and performance available from the aircraft is staggering. With the Wattage 370 power system and a 5/4AAA NiMH flight battery, the Super
Impress II EP ARF makes a great aileron trainer and an easy Sunday-Flyer at a wing loading of under 10 ounces per square foot. This power
system is amazing for it's weight and size and it flies this 300 square inch-wing aircraft like a trainer! But, step up to a 480 brushless motor, larger
cells (or Lipo's) and matching propeller and ESC, then increase the control throws and watch out! Your friends will be amazed at the maneuverability
and performance of this beautiful aircraft. And, more importantly, you'll be having a blast flying battery after battery! From mild to wild, the Super
Impress II EP ARF will make an impression on you!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY
The Wattage Super Impress II EP ARF is distributed
exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright © 2004, Global Hobby
Distributors Version V1.0 August 2004
Super Impress II EP ARF Specifications:
Wing Span: 44.25 Inches
Wing Area: 310 Square Inches
Length: 32 Inches
Weight RTF: 23-29 Ounces (Depending On Equipment Used)
Wing Loading: 11-14 Ounces Per Square Foot
Functions: Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder & Throttle
Radio Required: 4Ch or More Micro w/3 Micro Servos
Minimum Suggested Motor: 370 w/3.67:1 Gear Box & 7.5 x 5 Prop
ESC Required for Motor Above: 15 Amp Micro
Battery Required for Motor Above: 8 Cell 5/4AAA 800mAH NiMH
Alternative Power Systems Described on Page # 4
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Kit Product Number 128403

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  • Page 1 In the air is where it really counts and the Super Impress II EP ARF is designed to "Impress" even the most experienced pilot. The range of motors and performance available from the aircraft is staggering. With the Wattage 370 power system and a 5/4AAA NiMH flight battery, the Super Impress II EP ARF makes a great aileron trainer and an easy Sunday-Flyer at a wing loading of under 10 ounces per square foot.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction .................... 3 Section 14: Final Assembly ..............25 Customer Service Information .............. 3 Section 15: Balancing the Super Impress II EP ARF ......27 Section 1: Our Recommendations ............4 Section 16: Control Throws ..............27 Section 2: Tools and Supplies Required ..........5 Section 17: Preflight Check and Safety ..........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Wattage Super Impress II EP ARF. Before completing the final assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the first time around!

  • Page 4: Section 1: Our Recommendations

    What Motor, Speed Control and Flight Battery Combination Do I Use? The Super Impress II EP ARF can be flown using a variety of different power systems. Motor mount plates are included for both gear drive motors and direct drive motors.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Tools And Supplies Required

    SECTION 2: TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED The tools and supplies listed below will be necessary to finish the assembly of your new Wattage Super Impress II EP ARF. We suggest having these items on hand before beginning assembly.

  • Page 6: Section 3: Kit Contents

    SECTION 4: REPLACEMENT PARTS We stock a complete line of replacement parts for your Wattage Super Impress II EP ARF. Listed below are the replacement parts that are available along with their respective part numbers for easy ordering convenience. We suggest ordering directly from your local dealer.

  • Page 7: Section 5: A Note About Covering

    SECTION 5: A NOTE ABOUT COVERING The covering material used on the Wattage Super Impress II EP ARF is real iron-on, heat-shrink covering material, not cheap "shelf paper." Because of this, it is possible with heat and humidity changes that the covering on your airplane may wrinkle or sag.
  • Page 8 Use a ruler and a pencil to locate and draw a vertical centerline on one side of the composite-reinforced wing joiner. IMPORTANT The wing joiner is cut in the shape of a shallow "V." When you test-fit the wing joiner in the next procedure, make sure that this "V"...

  • Page 9: Section 7: Stabilizer Installation

    Slide the wing joiner into the wing panel until it bottoms out. Quickly remove any excess epoxy, using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding. After the epoxy has set up, test-fit both wing panels together again to double-check that they still fit together properly. Check the leading and trailing edges, too.
  • Page 10 After the C/A has fully cured, set the wing into the wing saddle and secure it into place, using the plastic wing-screw doubler and two M3 x 20mm flange-head self-tapping screws. Don't overtighten the screws or you'll crush the wing. They only need to be tightened snug.
  • Page 11 Set the stabilizer onto the fuselage and temporarily align it. When aligned properly, the centerline you drew on top of the stabilizer should be lined up with the two centerline marks you drew on the fuselage. The trailing edge of the stabilizer should be even with the back edge of the fuselage, too.
  • Page 12 STEP 3: MOUNTING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Remove the stabilizer from the fuselage. Using a modeling knife, carefully cut away and remove the covering material from between the lines you drew on the bottom of the stabilizer. WARNING When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to cut through only the covering itself.

  • Page 13: Section 8: Hinging The Control Surfaces

    Important Information About the C/A Style Hinges Included with Your Super Impress II EP ARF The Super Impress II EP ARF uses C/A style hinges to hinge the control surfaces. These hinges are designed to be glued into place, using thin C/A. Do not glue these hinges into place using any other type of glue, such as thick C/A or epoxy. Use of any adhesive other than thin C/A could result in failure of the hinges during flight.
  • Page 14 Using a pair of scissors, cut out a 1-1/2 long x 1" wide piece of waxed paper. Slide the waxed paper between the torque rod wire and the trailing edge of the wing. The waxed paper will prevent epoxy from gluing the torque rod wire to the trailing edge of the wing.

  • Page 15: Section 9: Landing Gear Installation

    STEP 3: INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY Test-fit the tail wheel wire into the predrilled hole in the leading edge of the rudder. When properly aligned, the tail wheel wire should rest within the precut slot and the front edge of the tail wheel wire should be flush with the leading edge of the rudder.
  • Page 16 Install the two M3 x 10mm flange-head wood screws to secure the landing gear bracket into place. The front of the landing gear bracket is straight and the back is angled. Make sure that the straight side is toward the front of the fuselage. STEP 2: INSTALLING THE WHEELS AND WHEEL PANTS Slide one wheel onto one M2.5 x 25mm machine screw.

  • Page 17: Section 10: Motor And Cowling Installation

    SECTION 10: MOTOR AND COWLING INSTALLATION YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT: (1) Plywood Motor Mount Box (Long - Direct Drive) (3) M2 x 12mm Flange-Head Wood Screws (1) Plywood Motor Mount Box (Short - Gear Drive) (1) Molded Plastic Cowling (2) Balsa Triangle Stock (4) M2 x 8mm Wood Screws (2) M3 x 8mm Flange-Head Machine Screws...
  • Page 18 If your motor has a propeller adapter on it, remove it from the motor and set it aside. Slide the motor into position and line up the holes in the front of the motor with the precut slot in the motor plate. Secure the motor into place, using two M3 x 8mm flange-head machine screws.
  • Page 19 Drip several drops of thin C/A into the three predrilled pilot holes in the motor mount box and allow the C/A to fully cure. The C/A will harden the surrounding plywood, making the pilot holes stronger. Secure the motor assembly to the motor mount box, using three M2 x 12mm flange-head wood screws.

  • Page 20: Section 11: Elevator And Rudder Control System Installation

    SECTION 11: ELEVATOR AND RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT: (1) 16-5/8" Threaded Pushrod Wire w/Z-Bend (2) Nylon Clevises (1) 16-3/8" Threaded Pushrod Wire w/Z-Bend (4) M2 x 12mm Machine Screws (2) Nylon Control Horns w/Nylon Backplates YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond Thin C/A 1/16"...
  • Page 21 Slide the threaded end of the pushrod wire into the preinstalled nylon pushrod tube in the fuselage, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making sure that the servo horn is centered and points toward the side of the fuselage. Install and tighten the servo horn retaining screw, to hold the servo horn securely to the servo.

  • Page 22: Section 12: Aileron Control System Installation

    Slide the threaded end of the pushrod wire into the preinstalled nylon pushrod tube in the fuselage, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making sure that the servo horn is centered and points toward the side of the fuselage. Install and tighten the servo horn retaining screw, to hold the servo horn securely to the servo.
  • Page 23 Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material from within the outline you drew. Glue the aileron servo tray into place, using a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy, using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding. IMPORTANT Because the aileron servo tray is flat and the bottom of the wing is angled up slightly because of the dihedral, make sure to use enough epoxy to fill the narrow gap at the right and left edges of the servo tray.

  • Page 24: Section 13: Windshield And Side Windows Installation

    Carefully thread one nylon adjustable control horn onto each threaded aileron torque rod wire. The adjustable control horns should both face the aileron servo and they both should be flush with the top of the torque rod wires. See the photo below for reference. Thread one nylon clevis onto each pushrod wire and snap the clevises into the adjustable control horns.

  • Page 25: Section 14: Final Assembly

    Remove the windshield and carefully drip several drops of thin C/A into the two pilot holes you drilled through the fuselage. IMPORTANT Allow the C/A to fully cure before installing the windshield. The C/A will harden the surrounding wood, making the mounting area and the pilot holes stronger.
  • Page 26 STEP 2: INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Plug the elevator, rudder and ESC leads into their proper slots in your receiver. If you want, you can plug a short aileron extension lead into the receiver to make it easier to plug in the aileron servo when installing the wing.

  • Page 27: Section 15: Balancing The Super Impress Ii Ep Arf

    SECTION 16: CONTROL THROWS We recommend initially setting up the Super Impress II EP ARF using the Test-Flying control throws. These control throws are suggested for initial test-flying because they will allow the airplane to fly smoother and make it easier to control. Once you're familiar with the flight characteristics of the airplane, you might want to increase the control throws to the Sport-Flying control throws.

  • Page 28: Section 17: Preflight Check And Safety

    SECTION 17: PREFLIGHT CHECK AND SAFETY Check the operation of the throttle. To do this, do the following: A) Plug the flight battery into the ESC and turn on the radio system. WARNING Do not turn the receiver on unless the transmitter is turned on first. Always turn the transmitter on first. Never allow hands or clothing to get in the way of the propeller when the radio is turned on.

  • Page 31: Product Evaluation Sheet

    Please List any Other Modeling Interests or any Additional Information about This Product: ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ The Wattage Super Impress II EP ARF is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 All contents copyright © 2004, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 August 2004...
  • Page 32 _____________________________ _____________________________ Post Office will not deliver _____________________________ without proper postage (Return Address Here) Global Hobby Distributors Attn: Global Services 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 Fold along dotted line...

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