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Summary of Contents for Composite-ARF CARF-Models Spitfire
- Page 1 CARF-Models Spitfire Building Instructions Version 1.1...
- Page 2 Building Instructions for CARF-Models Spitfire Thank you very much for purchasing our Composite-ARF Spitfire all composite aircraft, made in total area vacuum sandwich (TAVS) technology. Skilled craftsmen and experienced modelers have finalized the shapes and contours as well as the details of the plane before the production mold was made. This high- tech marvel of production tooling is a precise, handcrafted set of molds, which will allow us to supply precision composite parts for many years to come.
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Page 3: Supplementary Safety Notes
DON’T FLY at that time. If you fly with 2.4 GHz technology, please follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions for range checking. Always check range before a flying session! Composite-ARF Spitfire... -
Page 4: Packing Checklist
Left wing (with LG Housing installed) Wing tube anodized Ø40 x 580 mm long Right aileron Left aileron Cowling Canopy frame Clear canopy Elevator Cowling Stabilizer assembled Wing radiator Air intake Oil cooler (Option) Hardware pack Instruction Manual and photo sheets (English) Composite-ARF Spitfire... - Page 5 Plywood 3 mm servo tray milled for Rudder and Elevator Pack Fuselage pack Quantity Description Sheet metal screws 2.9 x 13 mm. for cowling mount Throttle servo mount milled Separate Plywood 3 mm. firewall milled Pack Plywood 3 x15 x 500mm Strip for servo cowling mount Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 6 Quantity Description 2 Ply wood strip 3x15x500 mm. 1 Ply wood strip 1.5x15x600 mm. 4 Aileron and Flap servo mounting 1 Throttle servo mounting 2 Firewall plate 1 Elevator and Rudder servo mounting 2 Gear door left and right Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 7 With the windows cut out, sand the rest of the inside canopy frame for better adhesion of the canopy. For the best fit, the windows and the bubble canopy will be cut apart and installed individually. continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 8 Using the masking tape applied earlier as a guide, scuff the mating area of the fuse where the canopy will attach. Glue the frame to the fuse and tape in place until the epoxy cures. Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 9 Use photo below as a guide to cut out the hole in the front of the cowl, the cooling holes and exhaust holes if necessary. Leave about 3/8” (10mm) around the outside for support. Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 10 Measure the distance of your engine mounting holes from center to center. Using the photo as a guide transfer the measurement to the firewall. Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 11 (see photos on next page) We would recommend a slow setting epoxy here to allow plenty of working time. Apply glue to the stab and to the areas of the fuse you have access to. continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 12 Start by drilling a 3mm hole in the carbon rod about 5/8” from the end. Drill slowly as not to crack the rod. Continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 13 NOTE: Use a piece of scrap plywood to make a support for the elevator pushrod about half way back and mount it to the fuse. The only work required to the rudder is the installation of the control horns. Continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 14 3”(76mm) from the front of the horn. Mark and drill an 1/8”(3mm) hole in the fuse at this location. With a small file, slowly work the hole into a slot in the fuse. (see photo). Continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 15 The mechanism is mounted as far outboard as it will go in the hole. When satisfied with the fit, mount the retract unit with 8, 6-32 wood or sheet metal screws. Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 16 Use the photos as a guide to help you understand this procedure. We used brass tubing for our spacers. Start with the spacers a little on the long side and sand to the correct length for a good fit of the cover. Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 17 From here measure in 1/8”(3mm) and back 5/8”(16mm). Use a dremel to mill out the hole using care not to go through the aileron. Continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 18 Make a mark on the control horn at the surface of the flap. Use as a guide to cut the control horn to length. There should be a 1/4”(7mm) left inside the flap for gluing. Continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 19 Mount the servo arm to the servo and mount the servo to the servo mount, then mount to the lower section. Use the photo as a guide for servo orientation,note the output shaft is in the rearward position. Continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 20 Be sure to only have 1/16 (1.5mm) showing in the pocket or you will not be able to remove the servo. Apply a small piece to the front of the cover as shown. Continued Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 21 (63MM) in front of the spar tube we need to make an exit hole for the wires and air lines. It’s best to split the hole between the top and side to make installing the wing easier. See photos below Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 22 An 1/8 piece of plywood will need to be cut to fit in the location shown and will be attached to two hardwood rails glued to the side of the fuse. See photos below for details Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 23 1\8” (3mm) light plywood. Make sure the fuel tank is centered or ahead of the CG line. We centered ours and it seems to work fine. Your equipment install may differ depending on the engine and exhaust you choose. Composite-ARF Spitfire...
- Page 24 Do not stop flying the Spitfire until the tail wheel is back on the ground, doing so may allow the plane to nose over and the prop may hit the ground. Composite-ARF Spitfire...
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