Before You Begin
Before you begin building your Magpie, make sure you read and understand all of the
instructions thoroughly.
Additionally, you will need to have the following items.
What You Will Need
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Smooth and flat work surface
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Wax paper to protect the plans
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Thin Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
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Foam Safe Glue – 5 minute epoxy, white glue, or foam safe medium CA. We
recommend a tube of 5 minute epoxy.
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Hobby knife with #11 blades
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Needle nose pliers
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Wire cutters
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Sanding block with 200 grit sandpaper
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2" packing tape or wing tape for covering the wings and fuselage
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3M77 spray adhesive
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3 channel radio/4 channel for SP wing.
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GWS EPS350C-C motor
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2 micro servos (3 for the SP)(we recommend either the Hitec HS55s, GWS Pico,
Naro)
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Electronic Speed Control (ESC) capable of handling at least 10 amps
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KAN650 battery pack or 1000mAH or higher 2S LiPoly battery
Parts List
Quantity
Wood
1
1/32" Laser cut plywood sheet
4
1/16" Laser cut plywood sheet
Foam
2
Wing sections
2
Fuselage sections
5
Depron tail surfaces
Additional Parts
1
1/8" round x 7 3/16" hardwood dowel
2
1/8" round x 2.5" hardwood dowel
2
6" heat shrink tubing
1
6" Velcro strip for mounting the battery
1
150" Plastic strapping
2
1/32" x 18" thin music wire for the pushrods
1
3/32" x 18" landing gear wire
2
Wheels
2
Wheel retainers
1
#2 x 3/8" motor retaining screw
2
Description of Part
Mountain Models Magpie