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Summary of Contents for Twisted Hobbys GYM-STAR HIGH WING 3D TRAINER
- Page 1 Length - 28.0" AUW – 5.5oz (156g) 1600kV - 2100kV motor (17g - 22g) 6 - 10 amp ESC 2s - 360/500mAh battery 4 channel radio 4x 5g to 7g servos 8x4.3 to 7x3.5 prop USA Distributor Twisted Hobbys www.twistedhobbys.com Rev: 2013.06.25.v001b...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page WARNING INFORMATION ............................... 3 SHIPPING DAMAGE..................................3 OUR MISSION....................................3 SAFETY NOTES.................................... 4 IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO ANY ASSEMBLY........................4 KIT CONTENTS.................................... 5 OPTIONAL PARTS..................................6 TOOLS & ADHESIVES NEEDED .............................. 7 THE BUILD.................................... -
Page 3: Warning Information
SHIPPING DAMAGE Twisted Hobbys checks each plane before shipping to ensure that each kit is in fine condition. We have no bearing on the condition of any component parts damaged by use, modification, or assembly of the model. Inspect the components of this kit upon receipt. If you find any parts damaged or missing, contact Twisted Hobbys immediately. -
Page 4: Safety Notes
SAFETY NOTES SAFETY NOTES SAFETY NOTES SAFETY NOTES Before assembling and flying this model, read carefully any instructions and warnings of other manufacturers for all the products you installed or used on your model, especially radio equipment and power source. Check thoroughly before every flight that the airplanes’... -
Page 5: Kit Contents
kit contents kit contents kit contents kit contents PARTS LIST DETAIL - HARDWARE PACK AIRFRAME COMPONENTS 1x Wing (4pcs) 2x Mock Wheels 1x Motor Mount Plate 1x Vert. Fuse (2 pcs) 1x 3mm x 1000mm Flat 1x Elevator Control Horn 1x Horz. -
Page 6: Optional Parts
(1) 19g 1750kV Crack Series Motor tube Depron or Epp models. Each (1) Twisted Hobbys 6A ESC 3M Blenderm key features are (4) 5g Micro Servo its high strength adhesive, (1) 8 x 4.3 DD or Slow Fly Prop extremely flexible and long lasting. -
Page 7: Tools & Adhesives Needed
Tools Tools Tools Tools & & & & Adhesives Needed Adhesives Needed Adhesives Needed Adhesives Needed • Tape Measure and Ruler • Lighter • Small drill bits • Welders Glue • Hobby Knife w/new Blade • Needle Nose Pliers • Wire Cutters •... -
Page 8: The Build
THE BUILD THE BUILD THE BUILD THE BUILD CONSTRUCTION METHODS: Building surface should be at least 2ft x 4ft and flat. Weights or some small heavy objects will be handy for holding things in place during the time glue is setting. Welders glue is the primary adhesive used for this build. - Page 9 Make a new program in your Radio. Zero all Compare your Reciever to the included Identify the porper pins for the; Throttle, the Trims and Subtrims. For starters all the diagram from the side as shown above. Aileron, Elevator and Rudder Channels. ATV can be set to 100%.
- Page 10 …. reconnect the battery to the ESC and listen for two quick short beeps, immediately following the beeps, move the Throttle stick to low position. Next you should hear a series of tones to indicate that programing is complete. Re-bind the system and double check correct operation of all components.
- Page 11 Repeat for the opposite side of the elevator Carefully bring the two pieces together as Repeat the Welder Adhesive hinge method and wait 5-10 mins to tack dry show in picture. Notice there should be for both ailerons as shown in picture. We equal distance gaps on both sides of the used a razors thickness for our inter gap elevator.
- Page 12 Install the flat carbon fiber wing spar as You can apply some weight if needed and Repeat the same process with the elevator shown let pieces fully cure flat carbon rod support - this spar is the left over after cutting the wing spar - should be approx 10"...
- Page 13 Find the 2mm rod and cut in half to create Locate the printed locations for the landing Carefully cut slots in all locations two equal landing gear legs as shown gear rods as shown Assembly dry and make sure legs are Apply Welder Adhesive glue to the lower Locate the 1mm rod, this is used for the square to each other...
- Page 14 We start by the landing gear legs and work First side working back Opposite side our way back to the elevator (tail section) The same process is carried out all the way You can leave of one side off the furthest Make sure glue joints are good down both sides of the fuse.
- Page 15 Before glue is fully cure make sure and Located the top half of the fuse Glue two matting contact parts as shown adjust fuse to be square. Once all bracing is complete leave to completely dry and cure Joint both halves together as shown Make sure nose is completely square to Time to assembly wing strut supports to other halves.
- Page 16 Apply guide to the printed guide locations Attached struts as shown Let both sides fully cure as shown Located both ailerons printed guide marks Glue and install horns Notice the location of the horn front piece in and cut slots for horns as shown relationship to the hinge line Rev: 2013.06.25.v001b...
- Page 17 Notice the location of the horn front piece in Apply some weight to the wings as shown Start by locating the main wing rod support relationship to the hinge line dot as shown Start by locating the main wing rod support Mark locations nearest to the landing gear Next mark wing strut in which the carbon dot as shown...
- Page 18 Trim excess rod to length as shown Glue in place as shown Repeat for the front rod brace assembly. Once right side is completed repeat the same process for the left side wing assembly Make sure all joints are glue in well. Now Now that glue is completely cured we can Locate elevator and rudder pieces let all glue joints fully cure and dry before...
- Page 19 We now glue in the elevator Final assembly of elevator, make sure Flip model over on its back side. Time to elevator is square to main wings install the 1.5mm rod lower fuse to elevator stab as shown Make sure stab is square and level once Time to install rudder to tail section.
- Page 20 Smooth the glue bead out Once Welder Adhesive is tacky attached You can pin rudder while glue is curing. Let rudder to tail section cure before moving to the next step There may be some trimming required Time to install the motor mount. We do this Glue the matting side of the motor mount between the rudder and elevator by applying Welder Adhesive to the front...
- Page 21 Attached the motor mount as shown, notice Time to locate the rudder slot. Notice the Cut the rudder horn slot as shown the location of the top side of the mount is two pen marks locations that we have shorter then the other sides. You can marked in this photo.
- Page 22 Reference marks for elevator slot cut cut slot all the way through Elevator horn will be facing towards the belly of the model as shown. Notice the model is upside down Rudder and elevator horns are now Install and glue both ailerons servos to Install servo install of fuse as shown.
- Page 23 Install motor to mount, you may need to Install the rest of the electrical components Tidy up the wires enlarge screw holes and get ready to install connection rod connections. This is a good time to set up a new model on your controller if not already done All 4 servo horns are connected with metal With the remaining carbon fiber rods we...
- Page 24 Trim carbon fiber and cut a small piece of Apply some heat quickly to the shrink Install the z-bend to the aileron servo horns as shown shrink tubing as shown. This will be used tubing to join the control horn and the for your rod connection push rod.
- Page 25 Cut two openings for the rod guides that Now glue in place as shown Trim away any extra length of the guides allow your rod to line up with the elevator control surface as shown Trim the excess elevator push rod to length Block EPP away from the flame needed to Completed elevator pushrod assembly as shown, be sure to leave about a quarter...
- Page 26 Rear view of completed elevator pushrod Repeat the same process for the rudder Test measure rod guide locations as shown. assembly control rod with the two rod guides Rudder rod guides assembled as shown Trim rudder rod same as elevator assembly Rudder connection completed Rev: 2013.06.25.v001b...
- Page 27 Locate the 4 pieces of triangle Epp motor Glue short length sides Install supports as shown mount nose supports Located wheel pants and wheel pant Glue one side of the wheel pant supports as Place glued side on wheel pant as shown supports shown and wait till glue is dry...
- Page 28 Once glue is dry locate your pants and Cut slot in support as shown Glue landing gear mark correct location Install wheel pant while glue is still wet. Reference battery placement Final wire install photo Repeat step for other side and make sure both are aligned to each other Rev: 2013.06.25.v001b...
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Page 29: Center Of Gravity
Center of Center of Center of Center of Control Throws Control Throws Control Throws Control Throws Gravity Gravity Gravity Gravity Extreme & 3D Ailerons - approx +/- 45 deg Rudder - approx +/- 45 deg Elevator - approx +/- 55 deg COG - 10mm behind the Wing Spar Expo to suit... -
Page 30: Pre-Flight & Testing
Storage in a hot car radio manufactures instructions. If there is insufficient could also cause damage. range or significant reduction with the motor running, resolve and re-test before flying. Be safe and enjoy, thank you again for purchasing a Twisted Hobbys’ Product! Rev: 2013.06.25.v001b... -
Page 31: Notes & S/U Sheet
NOTES NOTES & s/u Sheet NOTES NOTES & s/u Sheet & s/u Sheet & s/u Sheet Rev: 2013.06.25.v001b... -
Page 32: Tips And Tricks
TIPS AND TRICKS TIPS AND TRICKS TIPS AND TRICKS TIPS AND TRICKS A good building surface is “drop ceiling” panel from a local hardware store on a nice flat board • Use parchment paper between the areas being glued and your work surface •... - Page 33 …Enjoy! Rev: 2013.06.25.v001b...
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