Rotor Blades ............................35 Pitch Curves ............................35 Gear Ratios ............................35 Running ..............................35 Additional Support References ......................35 Kit Hardware and Parts ........................36 Warranty Information ........................37 Version 1.2 08/2020 For updates to this manual, or any other Miniature Aircraft manual, go to www.miniatureaircraftusa.com.
Kit Introduction Thank you for purchasing the X-Cell Whiplash 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 “730 size” model.
Academy of Model Aeronautics Miniature Aircraft highly recommends joining the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). • AMA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics. • A MA is the world’s largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 150,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group. • A MA is a self-supporting, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote development of model aviation as a recognized sport and worthwhile recreation activity.
13. Razor Knife (X-acto) Other required components: The X-Cell Whiplash is an airframe kit. To complete the model, several other items are required but are not included with the kit. There are many choices for these other required components, and any competent hobby retailer with R/C helicopter experience will be happy to make suggestions.
• F ollow 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. Take the time to fully understand each step and if you are unsure please contact Miniature Aircraft. • F ollow the order of assembly. The instructions have been organized into major sections and have been written in such a way that each step builds upon the work done in the previous step. Changing the order of assembly may result in unnecessary steps.
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 for each bag will be used only for that bag. There will be no left over parts after each bag is assembled.
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Bag 3 - 730 Electro Frame Assembly (MA1034-1) Bag Part No. Part Description Qty Bag Part No. Part Description 3-D 132-138 White Tuff Struts II 128-57 3mm Tray Mount 3-D 132-382 C/F Strut Spacer 3-A 131-52 Delrin Tray Mount 3-D 131-454 Tray Mount 131-53 C/F Gyro Plate 3-D 2500-39 Tuff Strut End Cup 131-382 C/F Spacer 3-Hardware 0003 3mm Washer 134-127...
0067 Hardware for this 128-195 assembly 131-490 0067 x 1 131-491 131-490 Apply M3x14 Socket Bolt grease to Head Axle 0071 x 2 M3x18 Socket Bolt 131-187 128-176 Assembly Tip 0447-1 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...
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...
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Hardware for this 2-A-3 assembly 0073 0019 x 1 3mm Hex Nut 0059-1 x 1 0107 M2.5x6 Socket Bolt 106-02 0064-3 x 2 Factory M3x6 Button Head 131-130-B Assembled Socket Bolt 0064-3 0159 0073 x 1 131-132-B M3x20 Socket Bolt 106-02 0107 x 1 131-131...
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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 131-482 FRONT...
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Hardware for this Apply Loctite 648 at the assembly torque tube and at the TT end 131-400 when assem- bling these parts. Use Loctite 243 to secure M2 screw and nut 0015 2 x 2mm Hex Nut 0049-1 x 2 M2x12 Socket Bolt 0049-1 131-400...
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Hardware for this assembly 128-144 0001 x 4 2mm Washer 0020-1 x 2 Hex Nut 0049-1 x 2 M2x12 Socket Bolt Assembly Tips 0053-5 • Please use some grease, vaseline or 128-400 tallow to grease the tail boom from the 0133-1 inner side and the o-rings of the torque 134-472...
Hardware for this Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when assembly threading into metal parts Front Battery Tray 0003 x 4 3mm Washer 0088-2 0032-2 x 4 M3 x 8 Self Tapping Screw 0088-2 0073 x 4 M3x20 Socket Bolt 0088 x 6 M3x8 Tapered Socket Bolt...
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Hardware for this Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when assembly threading into metal parts 0032 x 2 Upper Main Shaft Middle Main Shaft Bottom Main Shaft M3 Self Tapping Bearing Block Bearing Block Bearing Block Screw (Factory Assembled) (Factory Assembled) (Factory Assembled) 0061 x 10...
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Hardware for this assembly Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0060-1 x 10 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0065 131-186 0063 x 2 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0065 x 2 M3x12 Socket Bolt 131-47 (JR Servos Only) 131-421 131-46 Assembly Tip...
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Hardware for this Apply a small amount of assembly medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0032 x 2 M3 Self Tapping Screw 0060-1 x 6 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0061 x 14 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0060-1 0063 x 2 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0078-4 x 4 M4x8 Socket Bolt...
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Hardware for this Apply a small amount of assembly medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0057 x 2 M4x4 Set Screw 0058-1 x 4 Loosen MA0057 Set M4x6 Set Screw Screws on Pinion so the Pinion Gear is fully seated in the pinion 0061 x 2 support bearing.
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Hardware for this Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when assembly threading into metal parts 0017-2 x 3 Servo 0017-2 2.5mm Hex Nut Arm Not Included 0059-1 x 4 131-50 M2.5x6 Socket Bolt 0116 0059-4 x 12 M2.5x12 Socket Bolt 0116 x 3 2.5mm Threaded Steel Ball...
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Hardware for these Assembly detail assemblies • Bottom Bearing Block Factory 131-19 assembled 131-442 131-180 0063 x 6 0225-5 0273 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0273 131-180 131-483 Assembly Tip 0078-4 • Do not tighten the screws 131-440 for the bottom bearing block by now.
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Hardware for this 0088-3 Apply a small amount of assembly medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0021 x 1 M4 Hex Locknut 132-117-B 0088 x 8 M3x8 Tapered Socket Bolt 0088-3 x 5 131-467 M3x8 Tapered Socket Bolt 131-419 131-202 x 1 Jesus Bolt...
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Hardware for this assembly 0021 x 1 M4 Hex Locknut 0021 0059-2 x 2 131-200 M2.5x8 Socket Bolt 131-200 x 1 Jesus Bolt 0875-1 0059-2 0875-1 Assembly Tip • Adjust gear mesh by moving motor. • Tighten motor mount screws step by step to avoid warping.
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Hardware for this assembly 0062-2 0058-7 x 2 4x10 Socket Set Screw 134-444 0060-1 x 3 M3x6 Socket Bolt 3200-48 0062-2 x 4 M3 x 12mm Tapered Socket Bolt 0081 x 2 M4x16 Socket Bolt 0081 0088-2 x 6 M3 x 6mm Tapered Socket Bolt 0058-7 134-443...
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Hardware for this assembly 2700-01 x 14 Blue M3 Washer 0016-2 x 2 4mm External Serrated Lockwasher 0060-1 x 3 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0061 2700-01 0061 x 14 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0081 x 2 M4x16 Socket Bolt 0061 2700-01 0061 0060-1 0088 0061...
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Hardware for this assembly 0061 x 6 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0061 131-451 Rear canopy mounting bolt 131-153 MA0061 installed into PEM nut in frame is optional. Installing bolt will decrease canopy vibration, but increase chance of damage to canopy in a crash. Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts...
Suggested Electronics Mounting Positions Gyro Receiver ESC Location (recommended) alternativ Gyro position 131-252 106-22 Assembly Tips • The use of a hole reamer is recommended make the holes in the canopy for the canopy mounts. Final hole size should be 0.300” or 7.6mm 120-99 Magnet...