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The Dornier Do X Flugschiff (flying ship) as it was called, was conceived by Dr. Claude Dornier in 1924,
financed by the German Transport Ministry, and produced by the Dornier company of Germany in June of 1929.
With its crew of 14, wingspan greater than 157 feet, 12 engines mounted above the wing on pylons in a push-pull
configuration, and a maximum takeoff weight of 123,460 pounds, it was by far the largest heavier-than-air aircraft
of its time.
With a smoking room that had its own wet bar, a dining salon, and seating for 66 passengers - which could be
converted to sleeping berths for night flights, its passenger accommodations approached the luxurious standards of
transatlantic ocean liners.
To introduce the Do X to the world, it took off on November 3, 1930 from Germany to visit the Netherlands,
England, France, Spain and Portugal. It arrived at New York City on August 27, 1931, where thousands of
sightseers visited the Glenn Curtiss Airport (now LaGuardia Airport) to tour this leviathan of the air.
Although very popular with the public, numerous non-fatal accidents and other factors prevented more than
three from ever being built. Two were broken up for scrap in 1937. The remaining Do X eventually became the
centerpiece of Germany's aviation museum Deutsche Luftfahrt-Sammlung (German Aviation Collection) until it
was destroyed during WWII by an RAF air raid the night of November 23, 1943.
This RC Dornier is about 1/20 scale and took us almost 2 years to design. Although it is flying boat, we offer an
optional landing gear set with steerable tail wheel so our customers may enjoy more flights with their Dornier Do X.
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying this beautiful ARF sport-scale model.
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Summary of Contents for Maxford USA DORNIER DO X
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
This RC Dornier is about 1/20 scale and took us almost 2 years to design. Although it is flying boat, we offer an optional landing gear set with steerable tail wheel so our customers may enjoy more flights with their Dornier Do X. -
Page 2: Specifications
Twelve brushless outer-rotor motors such as the Maxford USA Uranus 28309 motor and electronic speed controls (ESCs) such as the Maxford USA Uranus 25A ESC, each powered by a 3S minimum 2,200 mAh LiPo battery, or as recommended for your motors, and a LiPo battery charger suitable for your batteries. - Page 3 18” 18” 24” 24” 30” 30” 30” 30” 24” 24” 18” 18” LEFT RIGHT 30” 30” AILERON AILERON SERVO SERVO RECEIVER: Throttle (fronts) 1-to-6 Throttle (rears) 1-to-6 NOTE: Ailerons NiMH When a receiver battery is Elevators RECEIVER RECEIVER BATTERY SWITCH used to power your radio Rudders 24”...
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Page 4: Storage, Field Setup & Preflight Checks
‘open’ the red wire in the throttle lead of each of the twelve electronic speed controls. 3. During early tests we verified the Dornier Do X might fly on only 10 motors without nacelles installed (only the motor boxes). However, for safety we strongly recommend using 12 motors with a minimum 25A ESC and 3S LiPo battery for each propeller to minimize the chance of any unexpected major power loss in the air. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions & Assembly Tips
4. Throughout the lifetime of this model, use only the Maxford USA-recommended power system and a new or well-maintained radio-control system with fully-charged batteries. - Page 6 22. Our extensive testing has shown the recommended Maxford USA Uranus 28309 motors and Uranus 25A ESCs may be installed in the Dornier Do X’s nacelles with the LiPo flight batteries mounted in the nose. With this one exception, we recommend that you carefully read and consider the full text of the remaining “IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN INSTALLING AND OPERATING...
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Page 7: Limited Warranty, Liability Waiver & Return Policy
VII. LIMITED WARRANTY, LIABILITY WAIVER & RETURN POLICY Maxford USA guarantees this kit to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase. Our products have been inspected in our factory and are checked again when shipped from our warehouse. -
Page 8: Assembly Notes
VIII. ASSEMBLY NOTES As shown above, the fuselage is shipped in 2-pieces. Test fit, then use the supplied 4 composite rods and epoxy to glue the front and rear parts of the fuselage together. You might need to shorten the 2 rods on top to clear the wing bolts and water rudder hatch on rear turtle deck. - Page 9 Test fit horizontal fin and vertical fin. Do NOT glue them on to the fuselage tail at this time. Test fit then install tail struts with struts C and D as shown below. Check the angle of the vertical fin and horizontal fin, then glue them to the fuselage.
- Page 10 Test fit then install the lower stub wings with two supplied composite rods. If you will install optional landing gear: drill openings through the outer surfaces of lower stub wings through the ends of the wing stub mounting tubes, the metal landing gear struts, insert the threaded metal rod (axle) through the struts, then add the wheels.
- Page 11 Test fit nacelle stands onto the top of the wing’s center section. Do NOT glue them at this time. Test-fit each nacelle and cut a reasonable-sized hole in the bottom of each nacelle for the ESC-to- battery wires and the ESC throttle extension cables. Guide the battery wires and extension cables through these holes.
- Page 12 As pictured below, two of the 24 pre- installed ESC-to-battery wires in the wing’s center section are used to attach the recommended electric power system’s wires between each ESC and its battery. Solder your choice of connectors to the wires to connect your batteries.
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Page 13: Initial Setup & Adjustments
3. IX. INITIAL SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS 1. Center of gravity (CG): For your initial flight we recommend the Dornier Do X should balance when lifted at a point approx. 4 to 5 inches (about 12 to 13 cm) behind the leading edge of the wing. - Page 14 Any testing, flying and use of this model airplane is done entirely at your own risk. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR HOBBY AND FLY SAFELY! Manufactured by: Maxford USA RC Model Mfg, Inc. Distributed by: Maxford USA RC Model Distribution, Inc.
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