INTRODUCTION hank you for choosing the LEGEND HOBBY 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD ARTF manufactured by SG MODELS. he 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport lyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to ly and quick to assemble. he 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.
KIT CONTENTS INSTALL THE AILERONS SEA348 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc Please see pictures below.. 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.
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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.
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 difer, you may need to adjust the size of the precut Ailerons control horn. opening in the mount.
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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.
AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION Please see pictures below. 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.
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Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Attach the lap linkage to the control INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD horn. Slide the clevis retainer over the forks of the clevis. Please see pictures below. 100mm. M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. Attach the clevis to the lap servo arm. Attach the lap servo to the lap servo cover.
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Adjust the linkage so the lap is in the Set the lap control at the transmitter to mid-lap position. It may take a few tries the down lap position. Adjust the lap to properly adjust the linkage. travel at the transmitter until it matches the control throws listed in this manual.
Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Fit the lap linkage cover into position. Check the operation of the lap to make sure the cover does not interfere with the lap linkage. Use canopy glue to attach the cover to the wing.
Insert gear door control horn tab into hole. INSTALLING LANDING GEAR Retractable landing gear are not included. Epoxy. Please study images below for proper instal- lation. You may install electric or pneumatic gear. Fuselage has accommodations for both.
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Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Make sure you space the wood ring so Apply epoxy glue to parts. that the bellcrank and another wood ring will it on each of the carbon rods. hen epoxy into position. Allow part to completely dry. One dried completely you may proceed to next srep.
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Place the actuation rod into the wing. Pleaae change eps to steps. Epoxy. Epoxy glue parts together. Epoxy. Put wooden bearing parts in the wing and CA or epoxy into place. Make sure Completed Assemply. not to glue the actuation rod.
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Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Finished actuation rod installation. Install the gear door servo into the wing cover as shown below in these illustrated steps. M3x50mm. Finished gear door servo/control rod.
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Install Main Retractable Landing Gear. Attach hinge to front gear fairing and wing. Epoxy. 3x20 mm. 28mm.
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If you do not wish to make the drop tanks/bomb removable you may glue them in place. Please study images below. ***We do recommend making them re- movable for maintenance/service of your Skyraider. Epoxy.
Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD If you wish to make ordnance ixed you may permanently glue them in place. We recommend making them removable. Epoxy. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Because the size of servos difer, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount.
THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Switch. Install adjustable servo connector on the servo arm and set aside for now. INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH Elevator servo arm . Trim and cut. Rudder servo arm. Install the rudder and elevator servo arms as shown above. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of fuselage, or you may hide...
Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD FUEL TANK INSTALLATION You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may be diicult to determine which is which.
Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. Fuel ill tube. Later you with connect the lines from the tank to the engine and muler. he vent line will connect to the muler and Loctite. the line from the clunk to the carburetor. Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment.
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Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Locate the engine mounting in position on the irewall. Use a 2.5mm drill bit to drill the holes necessary to mount your particular engine choice. 2.5mm. Epoxy. 6mm.
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Inside view of the gas engine, carb, connector.
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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.
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Tape the cowl to the fuselage using low-tack tape.
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Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Loctite. 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 muler onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muler clearance.
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INSTALL ELEVATOR HINGES Test it 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. INSTALLING THE PROP/HUB Install the spinner backplate, propeller and proper hub of your choice.
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Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the lap control horns. INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Install the rudder control horn using the same method as the aileron control horns.
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Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABLLIZER ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Install the elevator control horn us- Use Epoxy to glue the Horizontal ing the same method as with the aileron Stabilizer to the fuselage. control horns. Position the elevator control horns on both side of the elevator.
Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Epoxy. INSTALLING ANTENNAS Antennas feature banana plugs for easy installation and removal.
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INSTALL THE WING GUNS APPLYNG DECALS Locate the 4 Gun as seen in images below. Please use scissors and/or a hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet. Please be certain the model is cleam and free from oily ingerprints and dust. Po- sition decal on the model where desired.
Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD Lit the model. If the tail drops when BALANCING - DO NOT SKIP THIS ! you lit, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose. If the nose It is critical that your airplane be drops, it is “nose heavy”...
Instruction Manual. 86’’ A-1 SKYRAIDER 35-60cc WARBIRD 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 irst day of lying. 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’’...
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