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SG Models LEGEND HOBBY 86 A-I SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Assembly Manual

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Code : SEA 348
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Wing Span : Approx 86.5"
Length : Approx 67.3"
Wing Area : Approx 1055 square inches
Cowl Diameter : Approx 8-1/4"
Cowl Length : Approx 8'' deep
Weight : Fully Equipped with All Rockets
Drop Tanks, Bomb, Pilot Figure, Smoke tank, Smoke pump 28.5 lbs-29.75 lbs
Engine : 35cc Gas-60cc Gas or Electric Equivalent
Radio 6-9 channels with 8-11 servos, 3 releases for drop tanks
ITEM CODE: SEA348
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  • Page 1 Code : SEA 348 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Wing Span : Approx 86.5” Length : Approx 67.3” Wing Area : Approx 1055 square inches Cowl Diameter : Approx 8-1/4” Cowl Length : Approx 8’’ deep Weight : Fully Equipped with All Rockets Drop Tanks, Bomb, Pilot Figure, Smoke tank, Smoke pump 28.5 lbs-29.75 lbs Engine : 35cc Gas-60cc Gas or Electric Equivalent Radio 6-9 channels with 8-11 servos, 3 releases for drop tanks...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the LEGEND HOBBY 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD ARTF manufactured by SG MODELS. The 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light for its size.
  • Page 3 KIT CONTENTS INSTALL THE AILERONS SEA348 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc Please see below pictures. WARBIRD 1. Fuselage 2. Wing set (3 pcs) 3. Tail set (2 pcs) 4. Canopy 5. Cowling 6. Wing tube 7. landing gear Optional/Not Included 8. Fuel tank 9.
  • Page 4 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Be sure to test the aileron hinges once you insert them. Ensure that the hinge pockets line up, and that the hinges move freely before the epoxy dries. Insert all four hinges in the ailerons at this time.
  • Page 5 INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Epoxy. Recommended Servo Spec Torque. 106.93 oz-in (7.7 kg-cm) @ 4.8V 133.31 oz-in (9.6 kg-cm) @ 6.0V Epoxy. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut Ailerons control horn. opening in the mount.
  • Page 6 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using a proper driver and the screws provided with the servo. Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks. 1.5mm.
  • Page 7 AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION Please see below pictures. 65 mm. M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. 3x10mm.
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Attach the flap linkage to the control INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD horn. Slide the clevis retainer over the forks of the clevis. Please see below pictures. 100mm. M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. Attach the clevis to the flap servo arm. Attach the flap servo to the flap servo cover.
  • Page 9 Adjust the linkage so the flap is in the Set the flap control at the transmitter to mid-flap position. It may take a few tries the down flap position. Adjust the flap to properly adjust the linkage. travel at the transmitter until it matches the control throws listed in this manual.
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Fit the flap linkage cover into position. Check the operation of the flap to make sure the cover does not interfere with the flap linkage. Use canopy glue to attach the cover to the wing.
  • Page 11 Insert gear door control horntab into hole. Epoxy. Apply epoxy glue to parts. INSTALLING LANDING GEAR Retractable Gear Are Not Included. Please study images below for gear proper Landing gear installation: Allow part to completely dry. One dried completrly you may proceed to next srep.
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Trim part to match image. Study images below. Then place a bell- crank on each end of carbon rod as shown. Epoxy. Put one wood ring on each end of the carbn rod. Epoxy glue parts into place.
  • Page 13 Place the actuation rod into the wing. Epoxy. Epoxy glue parts together. Epoxy. Completed Assemply. Put wooden bearing pars in the wing and CA or epoxy into place. Make sure not to glue the actuation rod. Finished actuation rod installation.
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Install the gear door servo into the wing cover as shown below in these illustrated steps. M3x50mm. Finished gear door servo/control rod.
  • Page 15 Install Main Retractable Landing Gear. Install aluminum pieces into the landing gear struts as shown below. 3x15mm. 3x6mm.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Attach hinge to front gear fairing and wing. Epoxy. Epoxy. 26mm.
  • Page 17 Install the cable to the cover and wing. Epoxy.
  • Page 18 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Continue Attaching the hinge to the cover and wing. 3x6mm. Epoxy.
  • Page 19 Epoxy. M2x30mm. Epoxy.
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy. Epoxy. Main Wheel installation.
  • Page 22 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD ROCKETS INSTALLATION Please study images below. Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 23 Epoxy. Epoxy. Install drop tank/bomb releases as shown. DROP TANK/BOMB INSTALLATION Please study images below.
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD 2.5x10mm.
  • Page 25 1.5mm. 2.5x10mm. Epoxy.
  • Page 26 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD 2.5x10mm.
  • Page 27 If you do not wish to make the drop tanks releasable you may glue them in place. Please follow the images below. We do recommend to make them re- moveable and not preferred attachment method that you may use instead. Epoxy.
  • Page 28 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy.
  • Page 29 Epoxy.
  • Page 30 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy.
  • Page 31 If you with to make ordnance fixed you may permanently glue them in place. We recommend making ordnance removeable. 2.5x10mm.
  • Page 32 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector on the servo arm and set aside for now. Epoxy. Elevator servo arm . Rudder servo arm. Install the rudder and elevator sevor arms as shown above. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of fuselage, or you may hide...
  • Page 33 Switch. INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH Trim and cut. Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. Switch. Fuel fill tube. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife.
  • Page 34 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD FUEL TANK INSTALLATION Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. Fuel fill tube. Later you with connect the lines from the tank to the engine and muffler. The vent line will connect to the muffler and You should mark which tube is the vent the line from the clunk tothe carburetor.
  • Page 35 Loctite. Epoxy. Loctite. Install the black simulated exhaust tubes.
  • Page 36 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Locate the engine mounting in position on the firewall. Use a 2.5mm drill bit to drill the holes necessary to mount your particular engine choice. 2.5mm. 6mm. Inside view of the gas engine, carb, connector.
  • Page 37 170mm.
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Pushrod wire. Ignition Modude. Epoxy.
  • Page 39 Move the throttle stick to the closed position and move the carburetor to closed. Use a 3x10mm hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures the throttle push- rod wire. Make sure to use threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate loose. Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the connector over the pushrod wire.
  • Page 40 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD...
  • Page 41 Use a drill and drill bit to drill the holes for the cowl mounting screws. Make sure the cowl position is correct before drilling each hole. Install the muffler onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance.
  • Page 42 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Loctite. INSTALLING THE PROP/HUB Install the spinner backplate, propeller and proper hub of your choices. The propeller should not touch any part of the cowling. If it does, check and adjust engine mounting/cowl spacing as needed to where the propeller will not come in contact with the cowling.
  • Page 43 INSTALL NAIL ELEVATOR HINGES Test fit the hinges into the elevator, and then the hinges into the horizontal stabilzer. Ensure that the hinge pockets line up, and that the hinges move freely. Epoxy hinges the same way you did the aileron hinges.
  • Page 44 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy. Epoxy. INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Install the rudder control horn using the same method as the aileron control horns. Fiberglass control horn.
  • Page 45 INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABLLIZER Use Epoxy to glue the Horizontal Stabilizer to the fuselage. Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy. Fiberglass control horn.
  • Page 46 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Ball Link. Elevator pushrod. ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Ball Link. Install the elevator control horn us- ing the same method as with the aileron control horns. Position the elevator control horns on both side of the elevator. Elevator control horn.
  • Page 48 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD MOUNTING THE TAIL GEAR Gather tail gear components as shown below for installation.
  • Page 49 ATTCHMENT WING TO FUSELAGE Locate the (2) 6x60mm bolts and washers. 6x60mm.
  • Page 50 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD COCKPIT INSTALLATION Locate all cockpit components as shown below. 6x60mm.
  • Page 51 90mm.
  • Page 52 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy.
  • Page 53 Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 54 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 55 Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 56 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 57 Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 58 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 59 Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 60 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Canopy Glue. INSTALLING CANOPY AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION Trim and install as shown below. Study images below and then install intake...
  • Page 61 Epoxy. Epoxy. INSTALLING ANTENNAS Antennas feature banana plugs for easy installation and removal.
  • Page 62 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD INSTALL THE WING GUNS Locate the 4 Gun as seen in images below. Epoxy.
  • Page 63 BALANCING - DO NOT SKIP THIS ! It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAV- ITY IS LOCATED 125-145MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT.
  • Page 64 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Lift the model. If the tail drops when CONTROL THROWS you lift, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose. If the nose Ailerons: Rudder: drops, it is “nose heavy” and you must High Rate : High Rate : add weight* to the tail to balance.
  • Page 65 FLIGHT PREPARATION PREFLIGHT CHECK Check the operation and direction of the 1) Completely charge your transmit- elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. ter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. A) Plug in your radio system per the 2) Check every bolt and every glue manufacturer’s instructions and turn eve- joint in the 86’’...
  • Page 66 Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD If you have any queries, or are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us Factory : 12/101A - Hamlet 4 - Le Van Khuong Street - Dong Thanh Ward - Hoc Mon District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam.

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