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- Page 1 Model Aircrafters www.arizonamodels.com DeHavilland Tiger Moth ARF Assembly Notes and Historical Documentation...
- Page 3 Model Aircrafters www.arizonamodels.com DeHavilland Tiger Moth A.R.F. First Things First... We want to thank you for your purchase of this fine radio control airplane kit. This airplane goes together quickly, flies great and should provide you with many satisfying flights. One point that we want to make is...if you have never built and flown a radio control airplane...
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Page 4: Final Assembly
Finally... We hope that you have enjoyed assembling the DeHavilland Tiger Moth and that you will have many great flights with it. If you have any questions or suggestions, we would like to hear from you. - Page 5 When is an ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) not an ARF? Maybe when it is an ‘ARF (Almost Ready to FINISH)! Arizona Models have filled a niche in the hobby in the area of WWI (and earlier). They have also managed to explore the area of various scale planes that will not all look like.
- Page 6 Once the wing’s center section was completed, the tail feathers were attached. I choose to permanently secure both horizontal and vertical. Both slid into position correctly and accurately. Wing(s) Now the fun started – the bottom holds UP the top wing wing but the wire rigging holds UP the bottom wing from it to the center section –...
- Page 7 Talk about looking cool! And more shocking was the fact that it worked! About the only flaw appears in the rudder arrangement. The pull of the cable will surely do the job, but the other cable goes slack because of the geometry of having a larger ‘bell crank’ than control horns. No big deal.
- Page 8 Interior Notes Throttle Use music wire for throttle cable Assemble with steel or brass brads or small size hardware. Use spacers between assemblies to allow the throttle handle to freely move Optional Fuel Switch Stack In order PETROL PETROL Install in the pilots cockpit only...
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Page 9: Dash Panel Layout
Dash Panel Layout Layout shown Former Dash Not to scale SLIDE SLIDE SLIP SLIP TURN TURN PASSENGER WARNING AIRCRAFT IS AMATEUR BUILT AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL SAFETY KNOTS REGULATIONS FOR “ STANDARD AIRCRAFT “ 16 18 Instrument TIGER MOTH GIPSY MAJOR bodies... - Page 10 Scale Compass Graphic Oil Pressure Graphic Use white glue only to assemble. Compass Detail Seat Seat Bottom Seat Back...
- Page 11 Typical set up for a working cockpit Shown in the illustration is the layout for an Albatross D.III Specific cockpit details for your model will vary but the basic principal works for most all early aircraft.
- Page 12 Elev.& Rudder Servos Elev. Bell Crank Rudder Hidden Tail Hookup...
- Page 28 Model Aircrafters www.arizonamodels.com Arizona Model Aircrafters is a registered trade name of Digital Design LLC 13814 N. 56th place Scottsdale, AZ 85454 602 971 5646 602 971 5644 www.ArizonaModels.com...