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Temporary INSTRUCTION-MANUAL
KANGAROO
Newest and all improved version, painted in the molds either in
the SUNNY SPACEBALLS or in the US-FLAG color scheme.
It is essential to read right through the safety notes and building
instructions. Study them with the greatest care, and do not
proceed unless you understand them completely!
Important: the construction of this model requires a high level of technical knowledge, manual skill and piloting
experience. Operating a model with a jet engine requires a highly circumspect approach and specialised technical
expertise. Please read and observe the safety notes in the building instructions. The turbine operating instructions
are comprehensive and must be observed.
This instruction manual is only temporary, until the all new release is finished.
Composite-ARF offers the free download from composite-arf.com of the new realease!!!
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- Page 1 Please read and observe the safety notes in the building instructions. The turbine operating instructions are comprehensive and must be observed. This instruction manual is only temporary, until the all new release is finished. Composite-ARF offers the free download from composite-arf.com of the new realease!!!
- Page 2 The standard wing joiner for the KANGAROO is a 16 mm O.D. aluminium tube. This joiner tube is designed for normal flying in conjunction with a JetCat P 80, or other make of turbine rated at no more than 8 kg thrust. For an extra margin of safety it is possible to fit a length of 12 mm Ø...
- Page 3 WARNING! The operator of the model must be in full possession of his or her bodily and mental faculties. Operating a model aircraft under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permissible under any circumstances. This applies both to the operator and to his or her assistants.
- Page 4 Don’t ignore our warnings or those provided by other manufacturers. They refer to things and processes which, if ignored, can result in fatal injury or permanent damage. You alone are responsible for the safe operation of your radio-controlled model and its jet engine. •...
- Page 5 Building and operating the Kangaroo calls for a high level of technical skill and knowledge, and the model should only be flown by an extremely competent model pilot. The model is highly pre-fabricated, but the work which you have to carry out is crucial, and must be completed with the greatest care.
- Page 6 In fact, installing the retracts is the most complex and difficult part of construction. However, the type of modeller for whom the Kangaroo is intended will not find this difficult. A well-equipped model workshop with all the usual machines and tools is a fundamental requirement for anyone wishing to become a jet pilot.
- Page 7 Tips on assembling the model The plywood parts for the KANGAROO are machine-cut to shape, but they may need fine trimming to obtain a perfect fit. When gluing parts together ensure that the joint surfaces are dry and free of grease and dust. Be sure to use the recommended adhesives.
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Page 8: Building Instructions
But you should not worry, building the Kangaroo is so easy, that even with the instructions in front of you you will be able to complete the task with no major problems. If you experience any problems, please contact your Rep, he will happy to help you out. - Page 9 against the marked lines. Start by cutting the wells for the mechanical part of the main retract units, as shown in Figs. 1; use the retract unit itself as a template for cutting the opening. Fit the retract unit in the well, then disengage the retracting leg and fold it down against the underside of the fuselage.
- Page 10 RC installation plate (8). At the same time install the RC system switch (in our case the Power switch harness. The servo which operates the speed brake has to be installed inverted as shown. In the example in the pictures we are using two electronic control valves, Order, to operate the pneumatically operated and braked retractable undercarriage.
- Page 11 When you have completed the canopy latch system, and your canopy fits snugly on the fuselage without any ugly gaps, check that the hole you originally drilled at the rear end of the canopy still lines up correctly with the hole in the plate (16) which is glued in the fuselage.
- Page 12 (Fig. 16). The self-tapping screws and cable ties are included in the kit. To secure the turbine in the KANGAROO you will need the turbine clamp, which is designed specifically for the JetCat P 80 / P 120. Fixings for the clamp and turbine are included in the set.
- Page 13 separate the various cables associated with the turbine and the turbine electronics from the cables associated with the receiving system, i.e. servo extension leads and the like. The cable looms can be secured in the model using self-adhesive cable tie fixing pads. In our models we linked the two rudder servos to a single receiver output by means of a Y-lead.
- Page 14 Nearly all modellers are generous with their help and suggestions, so make use of all the help you can get! We hope you have many hours of pleasure building and flying your KANGAROO Again we appologize, that these instructions are only temporary, as we took the former FiberClassics instructions and just copied and modified them slightly.
- Page 30 Complete Packing List Kangaroo Anzahl Bezeichnung Deutsch Description English 1 Rumpf GFK Fuselage 1 Tragflächen rechts GFK right wing 1 Tragflächen links GFK left wing 1 Seitenleitwerk rechts GFK right rudder fin 1 Seitenleitwerk links GFK left rudder fin 1 Klarsichthaube...
- Page 31 Packing List Hardware Bag Anzahl Bezeichnung Deutsch Description English 2 Bolzen 6x40 mm Buche, Tankbefestigung vorne Beech dowel 6 x 40 mm, front fuel tank mount 4 Messingrohr, aussen 6,4 - 40mm Brass tube 6.4 outside dia., 40 mm 2 Robartschaniere 5mm Robart hinges 5 mm 2 Gewindestab M 3x200 mm Seitenruder all thread M3 x 200 mm, for rudder...
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