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Kit Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 3
R/C Helicopter Safety ........................................................................................................................ 3
Warning ...................................................................................................................................................3
General Guidelines .................................................................................................................................3
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) ........................................................................................... 4
Kit Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Required Tools ........................................................................................................................................5
Other Required Components ..................................................................................................................5
Assembly Tips ................................................................................................................................... 6
Kit Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Flybarless Head Assembly (Whiplash Kit #MA1035-1 / -2) .............................................................. 9
Flybarless Head Parts List ......................................................................................................................9
Flybarless Head Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................10
Flybarless Head Link Lengths ...............................................................................................................11
Tail Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 17
Tail Assembly Parts List ........................................................................................................................17
Tail Assembly Instructions .....................................................................................................................18
Frame Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 23
Frame Assembly Parts List ...................................................................................................................23
Frame Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................24
Electronics Mounting Positions .............................................................................................................33
Canopy Mounting ..................................................................................................................................33
Basic Model/Radio Set Up .............................................................................................................. 34
Swashplate eCCPM Set Up ............................................................................................................. 35
Pitch Curve Set Up .......................................................................................................................... 36
Throttle Curve Set Up ...................................................................................................................... 37
Flybarless Stabilization Electronics .............................................................................................. 37
Kit Hardware and Parts ................................................................................................................... 38
Warranty Information ...................................................................................................................... 39
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Kit Introduction ..........................3 R/C Helicopter Safety ........................3 Warning ..............................3 General Guidelines ..........................3 Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) ................... 4 Kit Assembly ............................5 Required Tools ............................5 Other Required Components ........................5 Assembly Tips ........................... 6 Kit Contents ............................7 Flybarless Head Assembly (Whiplash Kit #MA1035-1 / -2) ..............

  • Page 2: Kit Introduction

    Kit Introduction Thank you for purchasing the X-Cell Whiplash Turbine by Miniature Aircraft. This model is the culmination of years of designing and manufacturing R/C helicopters. It is designed with the highest standards, and will provide years of enjoyment. Whether this is your first R/C model helicopter or you are an advanced R/C helicopter modeler, the X-Cell Whiplash is a fantastic choice for a “700 size”...

  • Page 3: Academy Of Model Aeronautics (Ama)

    Academy of Model Aeronautics Miniature Aircraft highly recommends joining the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). • AMA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics. • AMA is the world’s largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 195,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group. •...

  • Page 4: Kit Assembly

    Kit Assembly Your Whiplash kit will require a number of different supplies and tools to ensure the best final result. They are as follows: Required Lubricants and Compounds: 1. Medium Strength Thread Locking Compound - Loctite Blue #243 (MA3200-20) 2. Synthetic Grease (MA3200-06) 3.
  • Page 5 Important Assembly Tips - PLEASE READ • Follow the instructions. The methods of construction documented in this manual have been proven to work. Do not rush the build of your model! You have purchased a world class model helicopter kit, take your time and realize that the final result is now up to you.
  • Page 6 Kit Contents Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the contents of the kit. The Whiplash kit has been broken down into three “bags.” Each bag contains parts and hardware. The hardware in each bag will be used only for that bag. There will be no left over parts after each bag is assembled.
  • Page 7 Bag 3 - Turbine Frame Assembly Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 128-57 Spacer 128-57 3mm Tray Mount 128-58 Spacer 131-52 Delrin Tray Mount 131-382 C/F Spacer 131-53 C/F Gyro Plate 131-454 4mm Tray Mount 135-55 C/F Angled Battery Tray 135-58 Spacer 135-57...
  • Page 8 Whiplash - Flybarless Head Assembly Parts 0021 0023 0051 0061 0063 0067 0071 0082-4 M4 Hex Locknut M5 Hex Locknut M3x3 Socket Set M3x8 Socket Bolt M3x10 Socket Bolt M3x14 Socket Bolt M3x18 Socket Bolt M5x32 Shouldered Screw Socket Bolt 0133-1 0447-1 0086-1...
  • Page 9 0067 Hardware for this 128-195 assembly 131-490 131-491 131-490 0067 x 1 Apply M3x14 Socket Bolt grease to Head Axle 0071 x 2 M3x18 Socket Bolt 131-187 128-176 0447-1 Assembly Tip 0869 131-368 106-06 Factory Installed x 2 • The use of a light grease such as MA3200-06 Tri-Flow Synthetic Grease is required for damper/head axle lubrication and O-rings...
  • Page 10 Hardware for this assembly 0082-4 0021 x 1 M4 Lock Nut 0023 x 2 M5 Lock Nut 0063 x 2 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0082-4 x 2 M5x32 Shouldered 0023 Socket Bolt 0063 131-200 131-200 x 1 0021 M4x33 Shouldered Socket Bolt 0023 0063 Assembly Tips...
  • Page 11 Tail Assembly Parts 0009 0012-2 0015 0016-2 0019 0049-1 0051 0056 0056-3 3mm Flat Steel M3 Pem Nut 2mm Hex Nut 4mm External 3mm Hex Locknut M2x12 Socket M3x3 Socket Set M3x5 Dog Point M3x8 Dog Point Washer Bolt Socket Screw Serrated Lockwasher Screw Socket Screw...
  • Page 12 0442 Hardware for this assembly 0225 0107 x 1 M3x6 Threaded Steel Ball 0225 131-476 0107 Factory Assembled 2-A-1 131-473 131-474 131-477 (left hand thread) Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts Hardware for this Factory Assembled assembly 0051 x 2...
  • Page 13 Hardware for this 2-A-3 assembly 0073 0019 x 1 3mm Hex Nut 0107 0064-3 x 2 106-02 M3x6 Button Head Socket Bolt Factory 131-130-B Assembled 0073 x 1 0064-3 0159 M3x20 Socket Bolt 131-132-B 0107 x 1 M3x6 Threaded 106-02 Steel Ball 131-131 Factory...
  • Page 14 Hardware for this assembly 0056 x 2 M3x5 Dog Point Socket Screw 0056 Assembly Tip 0056 2-A-4 • Ensure the dog point tip is seated into the dimples on the tail rotor shaft. Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts FRONT 131-482...
  • Page 15 Hardware for this Apply a small amount of assembly medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0015 2 x 2mm Hex Nut 0049-1 x 2 M2x12 Socket Bolt 0049-1 131-400 Assembly Tips • ONLY use Loctite #648 to glue TT ends to tube.
  • Page 16 Assembly Tips • Please use some grease or vaseline or tallow to grease the tail boom from the inner side and the o-rings of the torque tube. So the tube will slide in smooth. If it stops before it is at the correct position so remove the 128-144 torque tube again and apply some...
  • Page 17 Turbine Frame Assembly Parts 0004 0011-5 0018 0021 0032 0032-2 0049 0051 0001 0003 0009 0012-1 0012-2 0014F 0016-2 0017-2 0058-1 3mm Flat Steel M2 Hex M4 Hex M2.9x9.5 Self M3x8 Self M2x10 M3x3 Socket 5.3x20x.08 2.5mm 5mm Hex Nut 2.5mm M4x6 Socket Washer...
  • Page 18 Hardware for this Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when assembly threading into metal parts Front Battery Tray 0011-5 x 1 5x15x.08 Washer 0088-2 0014F x 1 5mm Hex Nut Fine Thread 0088-2 0032-2 x 4 M3x8 tapping screw 135-55 0088-2 x 14 M3x6 Tappered...
  • Page 19 Hardware for this 131-47 optional assembly (JR Servos Only) 2700-01 x 4 131-46 Blue M3 Washer 0004 x 2 4mm Washer 0032 x 2 M3 Self Tapping Screw 131-47 optional 0063 131-186 131-420 (JR Servos Only) 0060-1 x 11 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0061 x 8 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0063 x 7...
  • Page 20 Hardware for these Upper Main Shaft Middle Main Shaft Bottom Main Shaft assemblies Bearing Block Bearing Block Bearing Block (Factory Assembled) (Factory Assembled) (Factory Assembled) 2700-01 x 4 0064-3 Blue M3 Washer 0064-3 0004 x 2 131-20 4mm Washer 131-19 131-19 0032 x 2 131-21...
  • Page 21 Hardware for these Apply a small amount of assemblies medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 2700-01 x 2 Blue M3 Washer 0064-3 0004 x 4 4mm Washer 0060-1 x 4 0064-3 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0061 x 3 135-115 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0063 x 2 128-57...
  • Page 22 Hardware for these Apply a small amount of assemblies medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0088-3 x5 0021 x 1 M4 Lock Nut 131-180 0059-2.5 x 8 M3x16 Socket Set 131-179 Screw Factory 132-117-B Assembled 0088 x 8 M3x8 Tappered Bolt 131-467 0183...
  • Page 23 Hardware for these Apply a small amount of assemblies medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0065 2700-01 x 8 0215 Blue M3 Washer 127-86 0051 x 2 0051 M3x3 Set Screw 0060-1 x 4 M3x6 Socket Bolt 131-179 0061 x 8 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0065 x 2...
  • Page 24 Hardware for these Apply a small amount of assemblies medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0001 x 4 2mm Washer 0016-2 x 2 4mm Saftey Washer 0018 x 2 M2 Lock Nut 0049 x 2 M2x10 Socket Bolt 0064-3 x 4 M3x6 Button Head RPM sensor...
  • Page 25 Hardware for these 135-115 assemblies 0003 x 3 131-454 3mm Washer 0058-1 x 4 131-382 M4x6 Socket Set Screw 0003 0061 x 8 0058-1 M3x8 Socket Bolt 135-382 133-144 0003 0073 0073 x 1 M3x20 Socket Bolt 0073 Assembly Tip 135-380 •...
  • Page 26 Hardware for these assemblies 0017-2 x 2 2.5mm Hex Nut Rudder Servo 0059-1 x 4 M2.5x6 Socket Bolt 0059-4 x 4 M2.5x12 Socket Bolt 0017-2 0059-7 x 4 M2.5x20 Socket Bolt 0116 x 2 M2.5 Threaded Steel Ball Assembly Tip 0818-3 0059-7 0116...
  • Page 27 Hardware for these Apply a small amount of assemblies medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 2700-01 x 4 Blue M3 Washer Servo Cyclic Servo Arm Not 0009 x 4 Included 3mm small Washer 0017-2 x 2 2.5mm Hex Nut 0059-4 x 8 131-148 M2.5x10 Socket Bolt...
  • Page 28 Hardware for these assemblies 0016-2 x 4 Turbine ECU 4mm Saftey Washer 0060-1 x 3 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0067 x 2 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0078 x 2 M4x12 Socket Bolt 0087 x 2 M4x20 Socket Bolt Assembly Tip • Install rubber grommets 135-104. Through this grommets the fuel line goes out of the frame, passes the fan and goes inside again to the...
  • Page 29 Hardware for these assemblies left right 2700-01 x 2 Blue M3 Washer 0060-1 x 4 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0061 x 2 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0060-1 131-144 131-144 Assembly Tip 131-146 • Preassemble the tank supports. Take care that there is a left and a right side version.
  • Page 30 Hardware for these assemblies 2700-01 x 6 Blue M3 Washer 0061 x 2 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0065 x 4 M3x12 Socket Bolt Assembly Tip 2700-01 0061 • Install fuel lines to fuel tank before installing it into the frame. • Do not overtighten bolts for fan shroud.
  • Page 31 Hardware for these Apply a small amount of After Main Shaft is bolted to assemblies medium thread lock when the Main Gear, adjust Bottom threading into metal parts Main Shaft Bearing Block to eliminate any vertical play. Tighten Bottom Bearing Block bolts.

  • Page 32: Electronics Mounting Positions

    Suggested Electronics Mounting Positions alternative Turbine ECU position (Wren 44i) Turbine ECU (!) Two seperate Batteries: Receiver Battery and Turbine Battery OptiPower 2S3500 RX packs are recommended (OPR35002SRX, 99mm x 44mm x 14mm). They fit perfect below the canopy and hold the canopy in position.

  • Page 33: Basic Model/Radio Set Up

    Basic Model/Radio set up The X-Cell Whiplash is an eCCPM model. This means that the servos that are connected to the swashplate move together to achieve the function requested from the transmitter input. The transmitter mixes the channels required to achieve the correct movement of the swashplate.

  • Page 34: Swashplate Eccpm Set Up

    Swashplate eCCPM Set Up: Now that you’ve built your new Whiplash helicopter, you have to make the servos work together. The Whiplash is an eCCPM model, and requires a specific radio program for the servos that control the swashplate. eCCPM is a mix that is already programmed in your transmitter, you just have to fine tune it to your Whiplash and here’s how: The very first thing you need to do is tell your radio that a 120 degree eCCPM mix must be used.

  • Page 35: Pitch Curve Set Up

    Pitch Curve Set Up: It is important that you build your model exactly the way we describe in this manual. Make sure all your linkage rods are exactly the length determined in the manual included with your helicopter kit. First, go to the pitch curve menu in your radio for Idle up 1, or Stunt mode 1. You’ll see numbers, a graph, or both. There will generally be 5 points you can adjust.

  • Page 36: Throttle Curve Set Up

    Throttle Curve Set Up: The TS 45i Whiplash edidtion turbine engine can be controlled by a throttle curve for sport flying. But it is higly recommended to use a high performance, adaptive governor like the Futaba GY701 or CGY 760 to stabilize the head speed.
  • Page 37 Whiplash Kit Parts & Hardware 0003 M3 Washer 105-70 6x15x5 Bearing 131-130 Tail Pitch Control Bellcrank 106-02 3x7x3 Flanged Bearing 131-131 C/F Tail Bellcrank Bracket 0004 M4 Washer 0009 M3 Washer Small 106-06 2x5x1.5 Flanged Bearing 131-132 Bellcrank Slider Cup 0011-5 M5.3x20 Washer 106-22...
  • Page 38 Warranty The warranty covers defects in material, workmanship, or missing components to the original purchaser for 30 days from the date of purchase. Miniature Aircraft will replace or repair, at our discretion, the defective or missing component. Defective components MUST BE returned to us prior to replacement. Any part which has been improperly installed, abused, crashed, or altered by unauthorized agencies, is not covered.

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