Black Horse Model P-40C TOMAHAWK Instruction Manual Book

Black Horse Model P-40C TOMAHAWK Instruction Manual Book

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P-40C TOMAHAWK
ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION.
COVERED IN A HEAT - SHRINK FILM WITH PRINTED.
INCLUDING ROTARY 90 DEGREE ELECTRIC RETRACT & ELECTRIC
RETRACT TAIL GEAR WITH CNC SUSPENSION METAL STRUTS.
95% ALMOST READY TO FLY
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 2,276 mm (89.5in).
- Length: 1,968 mm (77.5in).
- Weight: 10.8kg (24lbs).
- Wing area: 90.14dm
- Wing loading: 120 g/dm
- Wing type: Naca Airfoil.
- Servo mount: (42x 21)mm.
- Spinner: 115mm.
- Main gear type: Rotary 90 degree electric
retract gear and CNC suspension metal
struts (included).
- Tail gear type: Electric retract gear with
CNC suspension metal struts (included).
Instruction Manual Book
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Item code: BH161.
Parts listing required (not included):
- Radio: minimum 7 channels.
- Servo: 9 servos Standard high torque servos.
- Engine: 50 - 60cc Gas.
- Motor: Brushless outrunner 5000 - 6500W, 230KV.
- Propeller: Suit with your engine.
Recommended receiver battery (not included):
- Motor: RIMFIRE. 50 cc.
- Lipo cell: 12 cells 5500 - 6000mAh.
- Receiver battery: 6.0V 2400-2600mAh (2 Packs).
- ESC: 120A.
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Book Item code: BH161. P-40C TOMAHAWK ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION. COVERED IN A HEAT - SHRINK FILM WITH PRINTED. INCLUDING ROTARY 90 DEGREE ELECTRIC RETRACT & ELECTRIC RETRACT TAIL GEAR WITH CNC SUSPENSION METAL STRUTS. 95% ALMOST READY TO FLY SPECIFICATION - Wingspan: 2,276 mm (89.5in).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing Black Horse Model products. With over 18 years experience in production and fly testing, Black Horse Model is committed to bring the best quality products and good service to customers. Along with a team of creative engineers and skilled workers, we will always accompany with customers by our great experiences, fully enthusiasm...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    Please strictly follow the instruction manual to assemble work area thoroughly after working with berglass parts. and use this. In that Black Horse Model has no control over the nal SUGGESTION assembly or material used for nal assembly, Black Horse Model is not responsible for loss of use , or other incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 4: Covering Tools

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS FLIGHT WARNINGS When ready to y, rst extend the transmitter aerial. Thin CA Switch on the transmitter. 30-minute epoxy Switch on the receiver. 6-minute epoxy Check that the wings are correctly tted to the fuselage.
  • Page 5 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 • Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.)
  • Page 6: Part Listing ( Not Included )

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 PARTS LISTING (NOT INCLUDED). Servo extension leads....pcs. 190mm ..2 pcs. 420mm ..2 pcs. Propeller: Suit with your engine. Engine: 55 - 61..1 pcs. LiPo. 6S - 22.2V 300-5000mAh ..2 Packs Motor: 50cc ...
  • Page 7 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 : Fuselage set(1a: Cockpit; 1b: Pilot; : Engine set. : Cowling set. 1c: Canopy; 1d: Plastic). : Electric motor set. : Tail gear set. : Wing set (2a; 2b; 2c: Aluminium tube dihedral brace).
  • Page 8: Installing The Ailerons And Flaps

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE AILERONS AND FLAPS 3x12mm Tp Screw 3x12mm Tp Screw 44mm Pinned hinge - - - 2 - - - 8 Horn 67mm Pinned hinge - - - 2 - - - 8...
  • Page 9: Installing The Ailerons And Flap Servos

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE AILERONS AND FLAPS SERVOS 4) Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the thread: carefully pull the thread out. When you have pulled the servo lead out, remove the masking tape and the servo lead from the thread.
  • Page 10 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Flaps Flaps servos. 2 mm approx.16mm 3x12mm Button Head For Flap. Cap Screw 3mm Flat Washer For Flap. 3mm Lock Nut Screw 2x10mm Flap Tp Screw Flap 1.5mm 1.5mm The number of times...
  • Page 11 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Aileron Aileron servos. 2 mm approx.16mm 3mm Flat Washer Aileron Aileron 3mm Lock Nut 3x12mm Button Head Cap Screw Aileron Aileron 1.5mm Screw Aileron 2x10mm Tp Screw 1.5mm The number of times Pay close...
  • Page 12 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View Aileron 3x12mm Tp Screw Horn 3x12mm Cap Screw C . A C . A The number of times Assemble left and right Cut o shaded portion Apply instant glue the same way Assembly sides the same way carefully.
  • Page 13: Installing The Air Retractable Landing Gear

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE AIR RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR 4x25mm Socket Head 6x60mm Socket Head Cap Screw Cap Screw - - - 8 - - 2 6mm Flat washer 4mm Spring Washer - - - 4...
  • Page 14 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View 115mm Wheel Collar 6x60mm Socket Head Cap Screw 6mm Flat washer Cut o shaded portion carefully. Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Apply instant glue (C.A glue, super glue).
  • Page 15 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View Cut o shaded portion carefully. Apply instant glue (C.A glue, super glue). The number of times the same way Assembly (in this case twice).
  • Page 16 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View Bottom view Gun set for wing. - - - 4 Assemble left and right Apply instant glue sides the same way (C.A glue, super glue).
  • Page 17: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator, rudder and throottle servor. Test fit the servos into the servo tray. Trim the tray if necessary to fit your servos.
  • Page 18 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View The number of times Cut o shaded portion Apply epoxy glue. the same way Assembly carefully. (in this case twice).
  • Page 19 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View Ball link Push rod Aluminium ball 2.6x900mm Push rod 3mm Lock Nut 3x12mm Button Head Horn Cap Screw The number of times Assemble left and right Apply epoxy glue. the same way Assembly sides the same way (in this case twice).
  • Page 20 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 3x12mm Button Head Cap scew Flash washer Push rod Ball link Servo tail 3mm Lock Nut Top View Elevator servo The number of times Assemble left and right the same way Assembly sides the same way...
  • Page 21: Installing Vertical Stabilizer

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING VERTICAL STABILIZER Ball link 2.6x1063mm Push rod - - - 2 - - 1 3x12mm Button Head 3mm Flat Washer Cap Screw - - - 1 - - - 2 Horn 3mm Lock Nut...
  • Page 22 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View Ball link Push rod Aluminium ball 3mm Lock Nut 3x12mm Button Head Horn Cap Screw Cut o shaded portion Apply epoxy glue. carefully.
  • Page 23 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Top View 3x12mm Button Head Cap scew Flash washer Push rod Ball link Servo tail 3mm Lock Nut Rudder servo Rudder...
  • Page 24: Installing The Tail Gear

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE TAIL GEAR 4x25mm Socket Head 1200mm Cable rod Cap Screw - - - 2 - - - 2 Connector 4mm Flat Washer - - - - - - 1 - - - 2...
  • Page 25 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View 4x25mm 4mm Spring Washer 4mm Flat Washer...
  • Page 26 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 3mm Flat Washer 3x12mm Button Head Cap Screw M3 Metal Clevit 3mm Connector Cab rod Lock Nut The number of times the same way Assembly (in this case twice).
  • Page 27: Installing The Wing To The Fuselage

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Rudder servo INSTALLING THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE Aluminium tube 32mm - - - 1 775mm Top View...
  • Page 28 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Top View 4x15mm...
  • Page 29 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Top View Cap screw for main wing fixture Cap Screw...
  • Page 30: Installing The Engine Mount

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri-angle wood for the installation is easy Using plate of plywood (supplied with the kit) mark the holes onto the fire wall for installing the engine mount for DLE-55CC or OS-60CC.
  • Page 31: Installing The Stopper

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE STOPPER Cut off shaded portion Cut o shaded portion carefully.
  • Page 32: Installing The Engine

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE ENGINE 5x100mm Socket Head 12x65mm Aluminum 5mm Flat washer Cap Screw - - - 4 - - - 6 - - 4 5mm Spring Washer 5x25mm Socket Head 5mm Lock Nut...
  • Page 33: Installing The Fuel Tank

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK Be sure to equip Not included. air vent pipe. Tygon tubing (Gas). And 1. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon silicone tubing (Methanol). fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is...
  • Page 34: Installing The Throttle

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE THROTTLE direction. When the throttle stick is moved forward from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel should also open and close using this motion. If not, reverse the direction of the servo, using the...
  • Page 35: Mounting The Cowling

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE COWLING four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the 1) Remove the mu er and needle valve assembly from side edges of the rewall. the engine. Slide the berglass cowl over the engine.
  • Page 36 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Top View 3x12mm Tp Screw 3x15mm Tp Screw The number of times Drill holes using the stated the same way Assembly 1.5mm (in this case 1.5mm ø). (in this case twice).
  • Page 37: Installing The Switch, Receiver And Battery

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Top View 3x15mm Tp Screw INSTALLING THE SWITCH, RECEIVER AND BATTERY 1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into INSTALLING THE SWITCH the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron...
  • Page 38: Installing Cockpit Fuselage

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening. Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy hatch. Use low-tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures.
  • Page 39 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Top View Canopy glue Open / Close Adhesive tape. Apply epoxy glue.
  • Page 40: Installing The Propeller

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE PROPELLER Top View 3x12mm Tp Screw - - - 4 115mm 3x12mm Tp Screw Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 41: Installing The Electric Motor

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR 5x25mm Socket Head 3x12mm Tp Screw 5mm Spring Washer Cap Screw - - - 4 - - - 4 - - - 4 5mm Lock Nut - - - 1...
  • Page 42: Balancing

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 BALANCING LATERAL BALANCE It is critical that your airplane be balanced After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to You should laterally balance it. Doing this will lose control and crash.
  • Page 43: Control Throws

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 Bottom View 16mm Do not fly before confirming the 16mm Aileron control correct location of the CG. If the CG is incorrect, you lose control 14mm of your airplane which leads to accidents.
  • Page 44: Exploded View

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 45: Installing Radio

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual. Example of connection Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery. Aileron Servo...
  • Page 46: Main Gear Dimensional Detail

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 MAIN GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL 19.00 34.00 145.00 TAIL GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL 317.00...
  • Page 47: Decoration

    Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 DECORATION < Top View > < Bottom View > < Side View > Left U.S. ARMY P - 40C - 15 - CU AIR CORPS SERIAL. 41 - 19841 CREW WEIGHT 200 LBS.
  • Page 48 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 I/C FLYING WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away from fly near power lines,aerials or AL WAYS adjust the engine from behind NEVER factories, hospitals, schools, buildings other dangerous areas including airports, the propeller, and do not allow any part of and houses etc.
  • Page 49 Instruction manual P-40C TOMAHAWK Item code: BH161 I/C FLYING GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the ALWAYS land the model INTO When ready to fly, first extend transmitter and check that the the wind, this ensures that the the transmitter aerial.

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