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MOTOR: 1x 18-20g/1750-1800kv Outrunner
RADIO: min. 4 channel
USA Distributor
ESC: 1x 10-12 amp
WINGSPAN: 32 inches
Twisted Hobbys
SERVOS: 2x 4-5g / 1x 8-9g
LENGTH: 31 inches
PROP: 1x 8x4.3
www.twistedhobbys.com
AUW: 160 to 190 grams
BATTERY: 2s 360mAh LiPo
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Rev: 2014.11.04.v002a
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- Page 1 MOTOR: 1x 18-20g/1750-1800kv Outrunner RADIO: min. 4 channel USA Distributor ESC: 1x 10-12 amp WINGSPAN: 32 inches Twisted Hobbys SERVOS: 2x 4-5g / 1x 8-9g LENGTH: 31 inches PROP: 1x 8x4.3 www.twistedhobbys.com AUW: 160 to 190 grams BATTERY: 2s 360mAh LiPo Rev: 2014.11.04.v002a...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page WARNING INFORMATION ............................... 3 SHIPPING DAMAGE..................................3 OUR MISSION....................................3 SAFETY NOTES.................................... 4 IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO ANY ASSEMBLY........................4 KIT CONTENTS.................................... 5 TOOLS & ADHESIVES NEEDED .............................. 6 THE BUILD.................................... -
Page 3: Warning Information
SHIPPING DAMAGE Twisted Hobbys checks each plane before shipping to ensure that each kit is in fine condition. We have no bearing on the condition of any component parts damaged by use, modification, or assembly of the model. Inspect the components of this kit upon receipt. If you find any parts damaged or missing, contact Twisted Hobbys immediately. -
Page 4: Safety Notes
SAFETY NOTES SAFETY NOTES SAFETY NOTES SAFETY NOTES Before assembling and flying this model, read carefully any instructions and warnings of other manufacturers for all the products you installed or used on your model, especially radio equipment and power source. Check thoroughly before every flight that the airplanes’... -
Page 5: Kit Contents
If any of bag with all the small hardware items, the airframe or hardware items are see the detail to the right for items is missing, contact Twisted Hobbys should contain. before starting your build. Rev: 2014.11.04.v002a... -
Page 6: Tools & Adhesives Needed
Tools Tools & & & & Adhesives Needed Adhesives Needed Tools Tools Adhesives Needed Adhesives Needed • Lighter • Small drill bits • Tape Measure and Ruler • Black Sewing Thread • Welders Glue • Hobby Knife w/new Blade • Needle Nose Pliers •... -
Page 7: The Build
THE BUILD THE BUILD THE BUILD THE BUILD CONSTRUCTION METHODS: Building surface should be at least 2ft x 4ft and flat. Weights or some small heavy objects will be handy for holding things in place during the time glue is setting. Welders glue is used for FOAM TO FOAM joints. - Page 8 A quick link will be glued to the end of ..dunk it approx 1/2" into the nozzle Pull the rod out and check that you the 4 control rods. Hold the rod with of the Welders tube as show and twist a have a nice even coat of glue as shown, your finger tips...
- Page 9 If using the Twisted Hobbys' power Create a program in your transmitter Hook up the entire electronis system as combo, please read the included notice for this model and bind the receiver as shown. Mount and center the control regarding the electronics warranty required horns and servos as shown.
- Page 10 Once the glue has tacked up, bring all Clean out the slots in the wing where The bigger ribs are located toward the the pieces together. Note that all the the ribs will be installed. Note that the fuselage and the small ribs towards the tabs and slots should line up and parts ribs are the same width as the wing wing tip.
- Page 11 Close up of how the spars stack up Take the whole assembly and lay it into Gently lower the spar/rib assembly into inside the slot of the inner rib. No Glue the slots on the bottom side of the wing its precut area.
- Page 12 With a paper towel, wipe away any Put some weight on the wing in the While that is drying, prepare the servos extra Welders that has squished out area of the spar/rib assembly as shown and servo arms and allow to dry for a couple hours Install one of the adjustable links into Repeat with the other tail servo arm, With the servo centered, mount the...
- Page 13 Apply a thin layer of Welders to the Install the Diff Horn from the Thread the screws in as shown, make differencial horn as shown above underside of the stock servo horn as sure the holes in the stock horn were pictured, line up the holes between the big enough to let the screws tap in with two pieces...
- Page 14 Building the landing gear struts is next Drill out the center of the wheels to fit With a drop of medium CA join the gather up the pieces shown. You will the small axle stubs, should be approx rectangle carbon stut with the small also need some CA, Kicker and thread 1/16"...
- Page 15 CA the out washer and hit with Kicker. Install the wheel pant brace as shown. Align the brace as shown in the picture Medium CA works better here than the Make sure that it is spaced out enough above and then glue from the outside thin, as it will not run along the axle to let the wheel spin freely with medium CA and Kicker...
- Page 16 Immediately apply a thin layer to the Bring the two pieces together. You will Make sure pieces are true to each mating surfaces of the lower vertical have a little time to work with and other, and fully seated to one another, fuselage..
- Page 17 Also apply a thin layer to the upper Avoid glue in these areas. The goal is Join the pieces together and make sure vertical fuselage piece. Note avoid the for no glue to come into contact with they are fully seated to each other areas that come into contact with the any part of the servo servos...
- Page 18 ..position the truss in place and then Repeat for the other side but leave the Motor mount is next... roughen up the remove immediately. This transfers last 3 or 4 inches (as shown above) free glue side of the mount and coat with a some of the glue...
- Page 19 With the tip of the Welder's tube, Install the aileron horn so that it is By now the motor mount should have squeeze some glue into the slit, and put flush with the under side of the wing, had time to tack up. Install it to the a skim coat of glue on the horn and so that the hole is in line with the nose of the aircraft...
- Page 20 Cut all the shown parts from there EPP Clean out the slots on the wing for the Attach the three different SFGs to each foam trees, split the rear of the 4 SFGs, test fit them before applying the wing as shown... Welders or CA can be inboard SFGs as shown glue.
- Page 21 Cut 4 pieces approx 1-1/2 inches long Apply a small bead of Welders directly ... spread the beads out to a skim coat and 8 pieces approx 3/4 inches long. behind the motor mount arms, top and thickness. This is the area you will Stick them aside for a moment bottom, left and right sides..
- Page 22 Slide the free end thru the hole in the Snap the Snap Link into the elevator Locate the precut holes for the guides elevator servo's adjustable link. Don't control horn. For this model snapping and install the base of the guides into worry about any extra at this time from the inside will yield a straighter each hole.
- Page 23 While holding the small rectangle wood Squeeze some Welders into the upper Slide the bulkhead into position and bulkhead up for reference, slit either and lower slits ONLY. Keep the center make flush with both sides of the end of the opening so the bulkhead can area of the opening free of glue at this fuselage install in the center of the opening...
- Page 24 From the right, slide the other strut in, Adjust the position of the struts where Flip the plane back over, remove the make sure it is on the opposite side of they cross the fuselage to ensure that ends of the struts from the Horz Fuse the bulk head from the other strut once glued in that the plane will sit section, put some glue in the hole and...
- Page 25 Locate your motor and it's mounting Lay out all your electronics and Above is an example where things could hardware. Install with the wires facing determine the best place for mounting be placed, this is however very much the side in which the ESC will be each of them up to the builder installed on to...
- Page 26 Repeat for the elevator push rod. Servo Trim all the control rods so there is With the scrap from the previous step, and control surface centered when only about 1/4" beyond the servo horn. poke (and glue) one of the skinny pieces snugging up the set screw Keep the longest piece of the tail rods to into the tail as shown to help keep the...
- Page 27 Repeat for the other wheel pant, double Plug everything in. Check directions Balance the props you will use... small check that they are lined up and if and prop rotation. Make sure the pieces of clear packing tape on the back having used Welders let dry for a bit servos are not overloaded by trying to side of the light blade.
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Page 28: Center Of Gravity
Center of Center of Center of Center of Control Throws Control Throws Control Throws Control Throws Gravity Gravity Gravity Gravity Extreme & 3D Ailerons - approx +/- 45 deg Rudder - approx +/- 45 deg CG - 210mm from the nose of aircraft Elevator - approx +/- 45 deg Expo to suit Beginner &... -
Page 29: Pre-Flight & Testing
Storage in a hot car could also cause damage. Be safe and enjoy, thank you again for purchasing a Twisted Hobbys’ Product! Rev: 2014.11.04.v002a... -
Page 30: Optional Parts
Activator available from (1) 8x4.3 GWS Prop and square. Twisted Hobbys’ Perfect choice for building and repairing your Twisted Hobbys EPP planes! Specifications Prop Saver O-Ring Tool 6 Channel / DSM2 / 2.4GHZ Quick and super easy way to install... -
Page 31: Notes & S/U Sheet
NOTES NOTES & s/u Sheet NOTES NOTES & s/u Sheet & s/u Sheet & s/u Sheet Rev: 2014.11.04.v002a... -
Page 32: Tips And Tricks
TIPS AND TRICKS TIPS AND TRICKS TIPS AND TRICKS TIPS AND TRICKS A good building surface is “drop ceiling” panel from a local hardware store on a nice flat board • Use parchment paper between the areas being glued and your work surface •...
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