VQ 141A08 Instruction Manual

Radio controlled model REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)
10.5x6 for .40 - 2 cycle engine Retract servo x1
11x6 for .46 - 2 cycle engine
12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine
12x7 for .70 - 4 cycle engine
13x6 for Quantum 4120/05
141A08 (Obsession) XPower XREG60 Brushless
Motor Controller
Minimum 6 channel radio .60 ~.70 - 4 cycle
.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle XPower XC4220/14
for airplane with 3 standard
Brushless Motor
and 4 mini servos.
or equivalent.
.Motor control x1 .Elevator x1
N151MW .Rudder x1. Aileron x2 (mini servo)
.Flap x2 (mini servo) Silicone tube Li-Po Battery, 14.8V, 4000mAH, 80A
141A07 L (Lady Alice)
GLUE (Purchase separately)
EPOXY A
SILICON
EPOXY B
23580 Silicon sealer Cyanoacrylate Glue
TOLLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately)
Hex Wrench
Hobby knife Phillip screw driver
P51D
GUNNIN' for GLORY US.ARMY P51D 5NA SERIAL NO AAF31 36542
CREW WEIGHT 300LBS
Needle nose Pliers
Scissors
Wire Cutters
Sander
141A07S (Gunnin for glory) ......................................................... ......................................................... .........................................................
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Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Rubbing alcohol - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits
ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY
If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the
Instruction manual
model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove
wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with
low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron.
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:......................... 1580mm (62.2in)
Length:................................1180mm (46.45 in)
Electric Motor:.....................See next page
Glow Engine:.................... .46 2-T / .70 4-T Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:
RTF Weight: 3.2Kg / 7.05lbs (Will vary with ! Hatched-in areas:
Equipment Used). Drill holes using the stated
Take particular care here remove covering
Radio:....................6 Channel / 7 Servos 1.5mm size of drill
(in this case 1.5 mm ÿ) film carefully
Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle
Flaps-Retractable Landing Gear.
Assemble left and right X
A B L/R
Use epoxy glue CA Apply cyano glue sides the same way.
VQ model aircraft distribué par / distributed by:
TOPMODEL S.A.S
Le jardin d'entreprises de SOLOGNE
F-41300 SELLES SAINT DENIS
www.topmodel.fr
TOPMODEL 2015
© Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
CONVERSION TABLE
1.0mm = 3/64" 3.0mm = 1/8" 10mm = 13/32" 25mm = 1"
WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and 1.5mm = 1/16" 4.0mm = 5/32" 12mm = 15/32" 30mm = 1-3/16"
cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough. 2.0mm = 5/64" 5.0mm = 13/64" 15mm = 19/32" 45mm = 1-51/64"
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced. 2.5mm = 3/32" 6.0mm = 15/64" 20mm = 51/64"
17- ENGINE MOUNT 5/32x1" 1/8x5-1/64" 18- FUEL TANK
4x25mm screw 3x20mm screw
...4 ...4 2
1
Pull the magnetic top hatch Blind-nut 1/8"(3mm) nut
To muffler
out of the fuselage.
.................4 .................4
Filler tube
Rubber stopper
! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory 3x25mm
screw
To engine X
! Align the mark on both mounts
B A
with the mark on the fuselage 3x35 mm screw 4mm
B'
After confirming the direction . Insert this assembly, clunk end first, into the fuel Checking for leaks - block the vents and blow
tank and tighten and screw the fuel tank cap on firmly. into the feed - if in doubt submersing the tank
FRONT-VIEW in a blow of water will show up any problems.
Ensure that the fuel tank clunk does not touch the rear of the fuel tank.
B=B'
4
- Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark the fire wall
where the four holes are to be drilled
- Remove the engine mount and drill a 13/64" Carefully install the fuel tank to ensure that they will not
(5mm) hole through the fire-wall at each of the
shift during flight (secure the fuel tank in place using
four marks marked.
foam padding).
- Attach the four blind-nut to the fire-wall as show
13/64"
5mm - Reposition the engine mounts on to the fire-wall
and secure them with four 4x25mm screw
- Reposition the engine on to the engine mounts so
the distance from the prop hub to the fire wall is
4.4"(114mm)
A
- Mark the engine mounting plate where the four 19- ELECTRIC MOTOR
-Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template,
holes are to be drilled. mark the plywood motor mounting plate where the four
Note: Mark the mounting plate through the engine holes are to be drilled.
mounting flanges.
5mm washer...16
- Remove the engine and drill a 1/8"(3mm) holes 5x70mm.......4 -Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a
through the beam at each of the four marks made 1/8"(3mm) hole through the plywood at each of the four
above. 5mm nut.......12 3mm screw/nut...4 marks marked .
Note: The aluminum motor mounting included with electric
motor set.
- Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, 3mm
aligning it with the holes. Secure the engine to the 2
engine mount using four 1/8x51/64"(3x25mm)
screws.
1
TOP-VIEW
114mm
(4.4")
1.5
! Engine thrust on balk
head is already adjust
at factory
IN CASE OF 2T ENGINE
FRONT-VIEW
Firewall
SIDE-VIEW
B
A
Note: Apply Silicon sealer to
each of the 1/8x51/64" screw.
B'
114mm A'
(4.4")
With hang silencer With side silencer B=B' A=A'
1- JOINING THE WING 4- AILERONS - FLAPS EXTENSION
Nylon wing bolt
A B
Extension for aileron
Rubber band
servo, retract servo (both the top
and Rx battery pack. and bottom)
Binder clip
Use epoxy glue to bury the
opening A B
Center line
1- Using a pencil, mark the center of the brace. Keep the aileron extension cord
2- Trial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing panels. It should insert smoothly up to the center line marked above.
in place using sticker.
3- Slide the other wing half onto the dihedral brace until the wing panel meet. If the fit is over tight, it may be necessary to
lightly sand the dihedral brace.
4- Check for the correct dihedral angle.
5- Mix up some 30 minute epoxy and apply a generous amount of epoxy into the wing joiner cavity of one wing half.
Retract landing
6- Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the center line. Install the epoxy-coated side of the dihedral brace 5- LINKAGES
gear 141AR03 into the wing joiner cavity up to the center line, marking sure that the "V" of the dihedral brace is positioned correctly
7- Do the same way with the other wing half.
8- Carefully slide the wing halves together, ensuring that they are accurately aligned. Firmly press the two halves
Linkage Stopper x2 together, allowing the excess epoxy to run out. Clean off the excess epoxy with paper towel and kerosene.
WING - BOTTOM VIEW
(for retract servo)
IMPORTANT: Please do not clean off the excess epoxy on the wing with strong solvent or pure alcohol, only use
kerosene to keep the colour of your model not fade.
Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)
2- SERVO
Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)
WING - BOTTOM VIEW
Awl
Adhesive
tape Do the same way with second
wing half.
6- RETRACT SERVO TRAY
CA CA
-Switch on the radio (trims centered)
then mount the ailerons servo horn
1-Cut away the covering of the wing bottom A
in neutral position. CENTER
where the aileron servo goes.
-The servo horn should be WING B C
2-Connect the aileron servo cord to the aileron perpendicular to the servo SECTION
extension cord.
3-Install the aileron servo on the servo mount.
Low setting
BOTTOM
Do the same way with second wing half CA
YES NO
CA
Retract servo tray installation
3-CONTROL HORN
Plastic control horn
Check during assembly that these
parts move freely, without binding ..........4
WING - BOTTOM VIEW
Not included.
These parts must be 2x30mm....8 7- RETRACT SERVO
purchased separately ..........4
RETRACT SERVO INSTALLATION
Note: The head of servo should be positioned
Control horn Alignment
toward the rear of the wing.
CENTER
WING
SECTION
1-Depending on the position of the linkage, determine the location of aileron control horn.
The horn holes must be perfectly aligned with the axis of articulation. BOTTOM
2-Mark the position of the "foot" of the horn on the aileron. Then, with the drill, make the 2
Do the same way with second holes.
wing half.
3-Install the aileron control horn as shown.
20- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
22- ELEVATOR
Securely glue together. If coming o during
3 ight, you lose control of your air plane.
Blow Cut away only the covering both
the right and left side
Water
B B'
Cut away only the covering
both the top and bottom side
A = A'
Both the top and
3/8 in. (9.5mm)
bottom side B = B'
A B
A A'
1-Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place .
90 O 90 O
Check the alignment of the horizontal
stabilizer. When you are satisfied with the
Apply a thin layer of machine oil or petroleum jelly to only the
alignment, use a pencil to trace around the top and
top and bottom of the trailing edge of the elevator, then
bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage. push the elevator and its hinges into the hinge slots in the
2-Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the
trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer.
sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the When satisfied with the and alignment, hinge the elevator to
lines which were marked above. the horizontal stabilizer using CA glue.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer
Repeat the previous procedures to the hinge the second elevator
along the area where the covering was removed and to the fuselage where the to the other side of the horizontal stabilizer.
horizontal stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and adust the alignment as described in steep 1
5-Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Petroleum jelly
Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.
Thin CA glue Control horn
CA
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the
cut edge with CA or similar cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight.
2x12mm screw
Hinge
STABILIZER
21- VERTICAL STABILIZER
C C'
23- TAIL GEAR
Cut away only the covering both 5/64 in.(2mm) I.D collar Bottom view
the right and left side
1-Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place . Check the
alignment of the vertical stabilizer. When you are
satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace
around the right and left of the stabilizer where it
meets the fuselage.
3
Both the left and 2-Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage.
right side Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the
covering inside the lines which were marked above.
A B
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the right and left and 2
bottom of the vertical stabilizer along the area where
the covering was removed and to the fuselage where
the vertical stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage and
adust the alignment as described in steep 1.
5-Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol.
Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.
1- Insert the tail wheel pushrod into the hole on the tail gear control
TOP-VIEW
horn (as show).
Securely glue together. If coming o during ight,
2- Install the tail wheel control horn in place.
A B you lose control of your air plane.
3- Instal the tail wheel gear in place.
C = C' 4- Secure the tail wheel control horn in place using a 5/64"(2mm) screw set,
Ensure smooth non-binding movement.
5- Installing the tail wheel hatch (H) in place using a four 5/64x25/64"(2x10mm)
! Engine thrust on balk head self tapping screws.
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the cut edge with CA or similar
is already adjust at factory
cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight. 6- Attach the tail wheel doors (D) in place using CA glue.
8- LINKAGES 11- GEAR COVER
With the retract and retract servo in the retracted position, mark the position where each of the pushrod will attach to the servo arm,
Aileron extension cord a small piece of masking tape works well for this. Cut off the excess length each rod.
exit hole
Retract servo
1
Retract gear
Retract gear
RETRACTED EXTENDED
Link the servo and retract gear arm with push rod. EINGEFAHREN AUSGEFAHREN
CA
Be sure to adjust the stroke so that the landing
gear locks in both up and down position. ABS Wheel well cover
2
12- GEAR COVER
9- ELECTRIC RETRACT
ELECTRIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR
(Purchase separately)
EXTENDED POSITION
3mm set Screw
Aileron pushrod
D=5/64"(2mm) RETRACTED POSITION ELECTRIC RETRACT
LANDING GEAR
2 mm
ON
X
GEAR
2x6mm screw
RECEIVER OFF
..........4
2mm
Bottom view
...2
A
Fahrwerk servohalterung
Retract servo tray 10- FIXED GEAR
3x20mm 13- INSTALLATION THE WING
Main landing gear
Retract servo 3x12mm screw Nylon gear 2mm
mount C
..........8 strap
Retract servo
3x20mm screw
mount B Ply gear
......16 2mm mount flat
Gear mount
Nylon gear strap Square
plastic
.......4 1-Using the ABS air scoop as a template, trace
1 around the outside edge of the ABS air-scoop,and
2 3
then remove it.
3x20mm
3x12mm screw
Cut away only
the covering
Schneiden Sie etwas Folie weg
Gear mount x 2
Retract landing gear
servo Ply gear mount 2mm
X 3x20mm screw
(Purchase separately) plate x 2
4
Square plastic x 2
1/16" Wing - bottom view
1.5mm
2mm
Install the retract servo onto the retract servo mount
and secure it in place with four screw (included with
radio set).
26- COWLING
24- SERVO
Bottom view
Tail wheel push rod
Rudder push rod
X
Battery area
(in case of 2T engine)
4-49/64"
(120mm)
Adhesive
tape
2-61/64"
(75mm)
Battery area
(in case of 4T engine)
Elevator push rod
Throttle push rod
800-1000mah, flat pack Hatch
Carefully cut a 2-9/32"(58mm) wide area which is 2-61/64"
(75mm) in length through both the covering and the balsa
wood. Remove the excess balsa.
Put the battery pack into the box (pre-build at factory) and
fasten down with rubber bands or similar, ensuring it will not
come loose or rattle during flights.
2-9/32"
Hatch 2"(51mm)
5 5 (58mm) BOTTOM VIEW
................3
2-61/64"(75mm)
FUSELAGE
BOTTOM Link the battery wire with the battery extension cord.
..........6 Reposition the hatch in place and secure it with CA glue.
Bottom view
25- LINKAGES
2x10mm Bottom view
6
screw Throttle push rod
CA
D
Elevator push rod
H 27- BALANCE
Thrott. servo
5 Elev. servo
Rudder servo
Elevator push rod
Rudder push rod
Tail wheel push rod
Elevator pushrod
4 3mm set Screw
28- CONTROL SURFACE
1 3mm set Screw
throttle pushrod Elevator pushrod
2x3mm screw 2mm I.D collar
............1 ...............1 D=.050"(1.2mm) or rudder pusshrod
D=5/64"(2mm)
2x10mm screw Tail wheel pushrod
............4 Tail landing gear
D=.050"(1.2mm)
..........1 2 mm 2 mm
Tail wheel control- X
horn
Connector
X
.................1
................2
IMPORTANT: Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flights.
2mm If,after you have become accustomed to the way the P-51 flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste
....................3 THROTTLE SERVO ELEVATOR / RUDDER SERVO
that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, "more is not always better".
14- AIR SCOOP
Bottom view
6x40mm nylon bolt
.........2
15/32"
Plastic air scoop 12mm
CA
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
CA
Cut away the covering inside the line
before install the air scoop and wing cover
15- INSTALLATION THE WING
Plastic mount nut
4mm collar
....2
CA
Wing bolt mount
(Ply wood)
WING
Bottom
Plastic cover
Plastic air scoop
6x40 plastic bolt
16- INSTALLATION THE WING
Bottom view /Ansicht von unten Nylon wing bolt
Cut away only the
covering both sides
2-Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering
inside the line, not to cut into the wood.
* WARNING: When removing any covering from the
airframe, please ensure that you secure the cut edge
with CA or similar cement. This will ensure the
Cut away the covering inside the line
covering remain tight. Bottom view /Ansicht von unten
before install the air scoop and wing cover
3/32x25/64" self tapping screw 1/16" 29- DECAL
1~2mm 141A08 (Obsession)
2.5x10mm Fuel cap
.................4 Note: Cut out the stickers and apply them in the proper area. Do not
peel the backing paper off all at once.
Peel off one corner of the backing and cut off with scissors.
Arrange sticker on model and when satisfied adhere the corner
without backing.
Carefully peel back the rest of the backing while at the same
time adhering the rest of the sticker.
1-Attach the board or transparent plastic on the side of the fuselage Try not to make air bubbles, if there are some, carefully
Board or with the adhesive tape as show. puncture sticker (center of bubble) but not model surface with
transparent 2-Using a pencil or felt tipped pen trace around the engine head where
the tip of the knife or sharp pin and squeeze out the air.
plastic it meet the cowl. Cut the opening the board or transparent plastic for
At curves stretch sticker and apply a little heat so that no ceases
the engine head as marked before.
3-Remove the engine and insert the cowl on to the fuselage so the occur.
distance from the fire wall to the front of the cowl approx 4.4"(112mm). Cut off the excess that is produced. Black sticker White sticker
Trace around inside the hole on the board or transparent plastic with a
pencil. (Apply on the top and bottom of ailerons)
Cut the opening 4-Remove the cowl from the fuselage and carefully cut the opening for
the engine head as marked above. Do the same way with the hole for
needle-valve.
5-Again. Insert the cowl on to the fuselage and secure it in place with
five 2.5x10mm self tapping screws.
141A08 (Obsession) Fuel cap
Ruler
P51D
SERIAL NO AAF31 36542 US.ARMY P51D 5NA
CREW WEIGHT 300LBS
Sticker
White stripe sticker (apply on the bottom)
1/16" "Obsession" sticker
1/16" Black stripe sticker (apply on the bottom)
1.5mm 1.5mm
Cut the opening
141A07S (Gunnin for glory) Fuel cap
Sticker
2.5x10mm self
tapping screw P51D
GUNNIN' for GLORY SERIAL NO AAF31 36542 US.ARMY P51D 5NA
CREW WEIGHT 300LBS
DO NOT try to y an out-of-balance model !
Note: If necessary, move the battery pack or add weight to either
the tail or nose until the correct balance is achieved.
5-13/64" (132mm) Sticker
White stripe sticker (apply on the bottom)
Sticker Sticker
Black stripe sticker (apply on the bottom)
Wing center section
141A07L Lady Alice version Fuel cap
RUDDER
1-23/64"(35 mm)
Sticker
1-23/64"(35 mm)
15/64"( 6mm )
15/64"( 6mm )
13/32"(10mm)
AILERON N151MW
13/32"(10mm)
ELEVATOR
Sticker
Take off 10mm (25/64") Sticker
Landing 22mm (55/64")
FLAP
IMPORTANT: Please do not clean your model with pure alcohol, only use liquid soap with water or use glass cleaner
to clean on surface of your model to keep the colour not fade.
474976
23580