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Phase 3 Models P-38 LIGHTING Assembly Instructions Manual

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CAUTION The Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP is designed for intermediate pilots. It is not intended for beginners. It is not a trainer!
Includes Two Brushless Outrunner Motors,
Two Matching Propellers and Two Brushless
Electronic Speed Controllers!
Phase 3 Models
P.O. Box No. 402
Texaco Road PO
New Territories, Hong Kong
© 2007, Phase 3 Models - All Rights Reserved
Version  July 2007
IMPORTANT Before beginning assembly, please read and understand the warnings listed on page 3. Failure to read and
understand these warnings could lead to bodily harm and/or injury. The Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP is not intended for those
under 4 years of age, unless closely supervised by an adult.
Made in Taiwan
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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SPeciFicATiONS ANd FeATuReS
Wing Span: 059mm (4.7 Inches)
2
Wing Area: 5dm
(232.5 Square Inches)
Length: 53mm (20.9 Inches)
Weight RTF: 600 - 850g (2.2 - 30 Ounces)
2
Wing Loading: 46 - 65g/dm
(3.6 - 8.63 Ounces/Square Foot)
Functions: Ailerons, Elevator, Throttles and Steering (Optional)
Radio Required: 4-Channel or More with 3-4 Micro Servos and Micro Receiver
Battery Required: 3 Cell 200mAh Li-Po
Includes two brushless outrunner motors
Includes two brushless electronic speed controllers
Strong, moulded, pre-painted airframe
Simple assembly requires no glue
Great flying characteristics
Scale details for great looks
Includes optional landing gear with steerable nose gear
Includes extensive decal sheet
Includes high-quality hardware
Fast and easy assembly - over 60 high-resolution colour photos to guide you
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Kit Product Number PH016

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION The Phase 3 Models P-38 Lightning EP is designed for intermediate pilots. It is not intended for beginners. It is not a trainer! SPeciFicATiONS ANd FeATuReS Wing Span: 059mm (4.7 Inches) Wing Area: 5dm (232.5 Square Inches) Length: 53mm (20.9 Inches)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Phase 3 Model's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. In that Phase 3 Models has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    SAFeTY WARNiNGS GeNeRAL WARNiNGS You should complete a successful range check of your radio control equipment prior to each new day of flying, or prior to the Do not fly your aircraft if another aircraft is on the same frequency first flight of a new or repaired aircraft.

  • Page 4: Items Required For Flight

    iTeMS ReQuiRed FOR FLiGHT Suitable Suitable Cirrus CS30 Servos x 3~4 (See Below) Cirrus CS30 Cirrus CS30 Servos x 3~4 (See Below) Cirrus CS30 Servos x 3~4 (See Below) Servos x 3~4 (See Below) Servos x 3~4 (See Below) Servos x 3~4 (See Below) Connectors Pro-Peak Quattro Li-Po Pro-Peak Quattro Li-Po...
  • Page 5 LANdiNG GeAR ASSeMBLY q (2) Main Tyres q () Nose Tyre q (2) Main Wheels q () Nose Wheel q (2) Pre-bent Main Gear Wires q () Pre-bent Nose Gear Wire q () Pre-bent Steering Pushrod q () Plastic Steering Hub q (3) Metal Wheel Retainers q (9) M2.6x5mm Wood Screws cONTROL SYSTeM ASSeMBLieS...

  • Page 6: Tips From The Pros

    MiSceLLANeOuS FuSeLAGe PARTS q (2) Cowlings q (2) Turbo Charger Covers q (2) Main Gear Doors (Optional) q (2) M3 x 40mm Machine Screws q (2) M3 Flat Washers q (2) M3 Hex Nuts q () Self-Adhesive Hex Nut Retainers q () Velcro ®...

  • Page 7: Assembling The P-38 Lightning Ep

    ASSeMBLiNG THe P-38 LiGHTNiNG eP STeP 1: APPLYiNG THe decALS IMPORTANT The decals provided are water-slide decals. This decal material is lightweight and thin, and adheres well to the foam airframe and curved contours. Each graphic is reversed, so when you apply the decals to the airframe, the graphic should be applied toward the airframe surface and the paper should be facing up towards you.
  • Page 8 Use These Upper Mounting o There are two sets of moulded holes in each firewall on the fuselage booms. Holes The two lower mounting holes in the aluminium motor mounts should line up with the two upper moulded holes in each firewall. IMPORTANT The two lower moulded holes in each firewall are not used in this application.
  • Page 9 o Carefully drill a 2.5mm (3/32") hole through the moulded slot in each side of the cowling. q Install the short end of one aluminium tube through each hole. o Secure the two pieces of aluminium tubing into place from inside the cowling, using two of pieces of clear tape.
  • Page 10 STeP 5: iNSTALLiNG THe WiNG HOLd-dOWN NuTS o Place one 3mm hex nut into the moulded recess in the bottom of one fuselage boom. o Remove one self-adhesive hex nut retainer from the protective backing, then apply it to the bottom of the fuselage boom to hold the hex nut in place. o Repeat the previous procedures to install the second 3mm hex nut in the bottom of the other fuselage boom.
  • Page 11 q Install the aileron servo cover assembly onto the bottom of the wing, using four M2.6 x 5mm wood screws. IMPORTANT When installed, the servo arm should be towards the front of the wing. o Repeat the previous procedures to mount and install the second aileron servo onto the other half of the wing. STeP 8: iNSTALLiNG THe AiLeRON cONTROL LiNKAGeS q Install one adjustable control horn onto the inside of the control horn mount, using one M2.6 x 5mm wood screw.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT When you install the steering servo the servo output shaft should be toward the back of the fuselage pod. o Test-fit and install your steering servo into the bottom of the fuselage pod, using the mounting screws provided with your servo. STeP 10: iNSTALLiNG THe AiRBORNe eQuiPMeNT q Slide the male end of one 305mm (12") long servo extension lead through the moulded tube in the right side of the wing and into the cockpit.
  • Page 13 q Align the slots in the sides of each battery tray with the corresponding pre-drilled pilot holes in the plywood cockpit frame, then secure the battery trays into place, using nine M2.6 x 8mm wood screws. STeP 12: iNSTALLiNG THe NOSe cONe o Cut out four 5mm x 15mm (3/16"...
  • Page 14 o Push the wing down into the wing saddle and align it with the sides of the fuselage boom. o Install and tighten one M3 x 40mm machine screw and one M3 flat washer to secure the wing to the fuselage boom. IMPORTANT Double-check to ensure that the servo wires are not pinched between the wing and the fuselage boom.
  • Page 15 o Firmly push the threaded end of the pushrod wire through the pushrod support tube from inside the bottom of the right fuselage boom. o Install the Z-Bend in the pushrod wire into the third hole out from the centre of the servo horn.
  • Page 16 4. If you are using a Futaba transmitter, reverse the throttle channel. If you are using a JR transmitter, leave the throttle channel in its normal postion. If using a different transmitter, refer to the instructions supplied with your radio. In all cases, leave the throttle ATV (Adjustable Travel Volume) set at 00%.
  • Page 17 STeP 15: iNSTALLiNG THe TuRBO cHARGeR cOveRS ® q Cut out a 13mm (1/2") long piece of Velcro (hook and loop material). ® q Apply one half of the Velcro (hook and loop material) to the top of the fuselage boom, just behind the wing mounting joint and apply the other half to the corresponding space on the bottom of one turbo charger cover.
  • Page 18 STeP 17: iNSTALLiNG THe LANdiNG GeAR IMPORTANT Installing the landing gear is optional. If you're flying off thick grass (or have a thick grass landing area) you should not install the landing gear because it will get caught up in the grass and cause damage. If you're flying off a hard surface, or from very short grass, you should install the landing gear.
  • Page 19 o Centre the steering servo, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making sure that it's centred and pointing toward the left side of the fuselage pod. o Install the servo horn retaining screw to secure the servo horn to the servo.
  • Page 20 STeP 19: iNSTALLiNG THe LANdiNG GeAR dOORS - FOR uSe WiTH LANdiNG GeAR IMPORTANT Installing the landing gear doors is optional, although we recommend installing them for added scale realism. q Carefully cut the two main landing gear doors along the moulded scribe line to split the landing gear doors in half.

  • Page 21: Balance Point (C/G) And Control Throws

    BALANce POiNT (c/G) ANd cONTROL THROWS IMPORTANT It is critical that your aircraft be balanced correctly. Incorrectly balancing your aircraft can cause your aircraft to lose control and crash! Balance the airplane upside down. BALANCE POINT (C/g): Balance Point (C/G) q The balance point (C/G) is located between the two moulded lines in the centre of the wing, as displayed in the blue shaded area in the photo.
  • Page 22 Phase 3 Models P.O. Box No. 402 Texaco Road PO New Territories, Hong Kong Page 22...

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