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ASSEMBLY MANUAL MS: X13 ALMOST READY TO FLY “Graphics and specfications may change without notice”. Specifications Wingspan----------------------------------------- 62.2in---------------------------- 158cm. Wing area---------------------------------- 635.5 sq.in------------------------ 41 sq.dm. Approximate flying weight--------------- 4.4 - 5.7lbs---------------------2.0- 2.6kg. Length---------------------------------------------- 45.7in--------------------------- 116cm. Radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 channels. 5digital servos (size 24x12mm) Output Torque =1.8 - 2.2 kg - cm. Need to Complete Speed Control: 80 - 100 amp.
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Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the SPACE WALKER II ARTF . The SPACE WALKER II was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
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2mm ball driver. This will ensure proper assembly as Phillips head screwdriver. the SPACE WALKER II is made 220 grit sandpaper. from natural materials and minor ad- 90° square or builder’s triangle. justments may have to be made.
SPACE WALKER II Instruction Manual The hinge is constructed of a special HINGING THE AILERONS. Note: material that allows the C/A to wick or Note: The control surfaces, including the penetrate and distribute throughout the ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are...
TURNBUCKLE INSTALLATION. AILERON SERVOS. 3x20mm. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the aileron servo. Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount. Because the size of servos differ, you The hole location of turnbuckles shown in pic- may need to adjust the size of the precut open- ture below .
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SPACE WALKER II Instruction Manual 2) Locate the two nylon control horns, two nylon control horn backplates and four machine screws. 3) Position the aileron horn on the bottom side of aileron. The clevis attachment holes should be positioned over the hinge line.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. 1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trail- ing edge, and place a mark. Use a triangle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer. Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
SPACE WALKER II Instruction Manual 2) Glue the vertical fin in place using as same as techniques used to installing the hori- zontal fin. Remove covering. When cutting through the covering to re- move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself.
PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Pushrod install as same as method of pushrod of aileron. See pictures below. hinge. C/A Glue. Pushrod. Pushrod. CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION. Control horn installation as same as method of aileron wing. See pictures below. INSTALLING TAIL STRUT SYSTEM. Elevator control horn.
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SPACE WALKER II Instruction Manual MOUNTING THE CONTROL CLASP. 1) Align the tail wheel wire so that the wire is parallel with the bottom of the rudder. The control clasp has a predrilled hole through the top of it. Slide this hole onto the tail wheel wire while sliding the clasp over the bottom of the rudder.
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WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS INSTALLA- Caution when cutting the axles and TION. wear protective goggles. 1) Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures. 46mm 2) Follow diagram below for wheel pant installation: (2) Washer. Wheel Collar. Axle.
SPACE WALKER II Instruction Manual Diameter 4.5 mm. MOTOR BOX. Blind nut. MOTOR BOX. 4) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Repeat the process for the other wheel.
Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut. 3 X 10 MM. INSTALLING THE BATTERY. See pictures below: Secure the cowl with the screw provide with hardware.
SPACE WALKER II Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE RECEIVER. Receiver. Fastening wire. Tie wrap. Antenna wire. 2 Glue the pilot in to the position. Glue. WIND SHIELD INSTALLTION. Glue. ATTACHMENT WING - FUSELAGE. Bolt the wing to fuselage. Wing tube. 2 x 8mm Machine Screw.
CONTROL THROWS. We highly recommend setting up the SPACE WALKER II using the control throws listed at right. We have listed control throws for both Low Rate (initial test flying/sport fly- ing) and High Rate (aerobatic flying).
2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the SPACE WALKER II to ensure that ev- FLIGHT PREPARATION. erything is tight and well bonded. A) Check the operation and direction of 3) Double check the balance of the air- the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle.
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