Before You Begin
Before you begin building your Flashback make sure you read and understand all of the
instructions thoroughly.
Additionally, you will need to have the following items. Check to make sure that all of
your parts are there and in good shape, and review a couple quick building tips to make
this whole process go quicker and easier.
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 and thick Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
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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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90 ° triangle or small square to true the bulkheads and fuselage
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Covering material (if not using the supplied Doculam)
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Sealing iron for applying the covering
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Clear tape for aileron hinges
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4 channel radio
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4 channel receiver
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GWS EPS400-C motor with a GWS HD 10x7 propeller
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3 micro servos (we recommend either the Hitec HS55s or the GWS Picos)
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Electronic Speed Control (ESC) capable of handling at least 15 amps
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8 cell 950 mAH KAN NiMH battery pack (minimum)
Parts List
The following tables list all of the pieces that are in your Flashback kit.
Description of Parts
Wood
Figure A: 1/16" laser cut balsa sheet
Figure B: 1/16" laser cut balsa sheet
Mountain Models Flashback
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