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3 D H O B B Y S H O P . C O M
Assembly Manual- 59" AJ Slick
Thank you for purchasing this 3DHobbyShop ARF RC aircraft. If you have any issues, questions,
concerns or problems during assembly, please contact our tech department at:
Info@3DHobbyShop.com
or 1-830-990-6978 10am-5pm Central M-F
SAFETY in Assembly
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please
follow all safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always
follow these important guidelines:
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety
glasses are the best way to protect your eyes.
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools,
especially power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on
tables or benches where they can roll off or be knocked off.
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.
ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.
IMPORTANT NOTE – We strive to provide the absolute best-quality ARF aircraft on the planet. However,
the ultimate success or failure of this aircraft is dependent upon proper assembly by you. If you have
questions about an assembly step, please contact us, or read the assembly thread for your airplane on
RCGroups.com before proceeding. It is always better to slow down and be sure of your assembly than to
rush through it and make a mistake which can cause a crash.
SAFETY in Flying
SAFETY NOTICE: This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds
and extreme maneuvers. It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper
supervision.
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.
NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.
NEVER fly near overhead power or utility lines. If your airplane ever becomes stuck in a line or a tree DO
NOT attempt to retrieve it yourself. Contact the authorities for assistance in retrieving your aircraft.
Power lines are DANGEROUS and falls from ladders and trees CAN KILL!
Never fly too close to yourself or spectators. Spinning propellers are DANGEROUS!
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.
Always fly within your control.
Always follow manufacturer's instructions for your radio system.
Always obtain proper insurance before flying – contact the AMA at
www.modelaircraft.org
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Summary of Contents for 3D Hobby Shop 59” AJ Slick
- Page 1 3 D H O B B Y S H O P . C O M Assembly Manual- 59” AJ Slick Thank you for purchasing this 3DHobbyShop ARF RC aircraft. If you have any issues, questions, concerns or problems during assembly, please contact our tech department at: Info@3DHobbyShop.com or 1-830-990-6978 10am-5pm Central M-F SAFETY in Assembly...
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Page 2: Required Items
REQUIRED ITEMS CA Glue – Thin and Medium and Thick Hobby Knife Small Phillips Screwdriver Set Metric Allen Wrenches Scissors Small Pliers Masking tape Wire Cutters Drill and drill bits Optional – Heat gun and covering iron Optional – Epoxy glue b Threadlocker (Blue Loctite) Assembly Instructions –... - Page 3 Install the wheels onto the axles and secure with the wheel collars, as shown. Tighten the collar set screw as shown. If you encounter any problems, a spare collar is included in your kit.
- Page 4 Install the wheel/axle into the wheel pant as shown. The fit is intentionally tight, and you will have to flex the lip of the pant opening to make enough room for the axle to slip inside. Iinstall the wheel assembly on the landing gear leg. Tighten the locknut as shown to secure the assembly onto the gear leg.
- Page 5 Install gear cover plate as shown, with clear tape or thick CA. Remove covering over horizontal stabilizer slot on both sides of fuselage as shown. Remove covering over elevator servo opening on LEFT side of the fuselage as shown. You can use a sharp hobby knife or a soldering iron with a sharp tip.
- Page 6 Remove covering over wing spar tube hole and wing pin holes in fuselage as shown. Remove a square of covering on the bottom of the fuselage behind the wing as shown, for cooling.
- Page 7 Insert the horizontal stabilizer into its slot. Do not glue yet. Center the stabilizer side-to-side in the slot using a ruler. Install the carbon wing spar tube into the fuselage (Note – never glue the carbon wing spar tube to the airplane, it is designed to be removable).
- Page 8 Check the stabilizer to make sure it is level to the wing tube. A slight variation here will not affect fight performance. If you need to level the stabilizer, sand the mounting slot as needed, and use a piece of cardstock as a shim in the slot as necessary.
- Page 9 Install the elevator half with the fiberglass joiner rod onto the stabilizer. Makes sure it flexes easily at least 45 degrees up and 45 degrees down, and has approx 1/32” of gap in the hingeline. Apply thin CA glue to the hinges, 2 large drops on each. Place a piece of removable tape on the elevator counterbalance as shown.
- Page 10 When you are satisfied with the alignment of the elevators, put thick CA or epoxy into the slot as shown, and install the elevator. Immediately place a piece of tape on this counterbalance to the stabilizer as shown. Apply thin CA to the elevator hinges and allow everything to dry.
- Page 11 Locate the rudder control horn slot in the rudder as shown and remove the covering over it on both sides. Install the rudder, take your time to align it, and make sure it swings freely. Apply thin CA to the rudder hinges.
- Page 12 Remove the covering over the elevator horn slot. Install the elevator and rudder horns as shown, aligning the rudder horn side to side as shown, using medium or thick CA glue. Assemble elevator pushrod as shown. Use thin CA on the ball-link to pushrod joint after installation to lock the ball-link onto the pushrod permanently.
- Page 13 Install the pushrod connectors onto the servo arms as shown. Tighten the nuts just to a snug fit – the connector must be able to rotate after installation. Use medium or thick CA glue on the nut to keep the connector from falling off due to vibration. Remember – the pushrod connector must be able to rotate so that the servo arm can move.
- Page 14 Install elevator pushrod onto horn as shown. Tighten the ball-link to the elevator horn using a 2mm screw, washer, and nut. Once the 2mm screw and nut are tight, use medium or thick CA glue to lock the nut in place so it cannot rotate. Make sure the 2mm screw and nut cannot come loose in flight. The rudder pull-pull cables are assembled as shown in the above diagram.
- Page 15 Assemble end of pull-pull wire as shown, double-looping the wire through the brass crimp sleeve before crimping. Crimp the brass crimp sleeve tightly with pliers and apply a drop of thin CA to the crimp. Install the ball links onto the rudder horn using the 2mm. Be SURE to use medium or thick CA to lock the 2mm nuts on the rudder control horn.
- Page 16 Assemble the front ends of the pull-pull cables as shown, double looping the wire through the crimp sleeve. NOTE: the pull-pull cables cross over once inside the fuselage, forming an “X”. Adjust your pull- pull cables to be snug, with no sag, but not too tight. “Banjo-string-tight” pull-pull cables only sap the power from your rudder servo and cause poor handling.
- Page 17 The firewall of the Slick is arranged to allow the widest possible selection of motors to fit. Extra space has been provided for long motors and long prop adaptors. For this reason, if your motor is compact, you will need to supply spacers to extend the motor forward as shown. Attach the motor using the included 4mms screws and blind nuts, using loctite.
- Page 18 Install the cowl and use the holes in the paper markers to help you install the wood screws in the right location. Glue the aileron hinges with two large drops of CA per hinge. On the bottom of the wings, locate the servo cutout and aileron control horn slot. Remove the covering over both.
- Page 19 Assemble the aileron pushrods. Assemble the pushrod connectors onto the servo arm as you did for the elevator and rudder arms, and install the pushrod as shown. Be sure to use medium CA glue to lock the 2mm nut that holds the ball link onto the control horn. Repeat for other wing. Mount the wings to the fuselage using the nylon thumbscrews.
- Page 20 We hope you enjoy your 3D HOBBY SHOP Aircraft. Be sure to look for new aircraft and products coming soon from 3 D H O B B Y S H O P . C OM Copyright 2011 3D Hobby Shop...