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Estarmodels SUPER DECATHLON Instructions Manual

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DECATHLON
SUPER
KIT INCLUDES
Full size plan
Lasercut parts
1.5mm(1/16")xL600mm(24") balsa : 1sheet
1.5mm(1/16")xL500mm(20") balsa : 2sheets
1.5mm(1/16")xL430mm(17") balsa : 2sheets
3.0mm(1/8")xL560mm(22.4") balsa : 1sheet
3.0mm(1/8")xL465mm(18.6") balsa : 6sheets
3.0mm(1/8")xL370mm(14.8") balsa : 1sheet
5.0mm(3/16") xL520mm(20.5") balsa stick : 2ea
5.0mm(3/16") xL410mm(16.1") balsa wing jig : 1ea
1.8mm(5/64")xL150mm(6") plywood :1sheet
3.0mm(1/8")xL600mm(24") plywood :2sheets
Vacuum formed Cowl & Wheel pants.
Motor mount 10x10x75mm
Landing gears(2ea)
3mm screws(4ea), 2mm screws(20ea)
Tail gear
Neodymium Manetics (4ea)
CA hinge
Pushrods(4ea) for Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons
Clear plastic for Windshield
Instructions and Stickers.
INSTRUCTIONS
Page 1
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE
GWS EPS-400C-DS(3:1) or
BL motor (4~5.33:1 geared,
10~13A)
ESC (15A)
GWS slow prop 9070
Li-Poly 11.1V 1500~1800mAh
Battery w/Li-Poly charger
Micro or Mini Receiver
(4~6 channel)
4 submicro Servos
(Hitec HS-55 / Futaba S3108 /
GWS pico servos, or equivalant)
& servo extension cords.
www.estarmodels.com
2~3 rolls of covering film.
(Solite film, or equivalant)
50mm Wheels, Wheel Collars
(4ea) and EZ connectors (4ea)

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  • Page 1 DECATHLON SUPER INSTRUCTIONS www.estarmodels.com KIT INCLUDES ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE GWS EPS-400C-DS(3:1) or BL motor (4~5.33:1 geared, 10~13A) Full size plan Lasercut parts 1.5mm(1/16”)xL600mm(24”) balsa : 1sheet 1.5mm(1/16”)xL500mm(20”) balsa : 2sheets 1.5mm(1/16”)xL430mm(17”) balsa : 2sheets 3.0mm(1/8”)xL560mm(22.4”) balsa : 1sheet 2~3 rolls of covering film.

  • Page 2: Tail Construction

    TAIL CONSTRUCTION WING CONSTRUCTION 1. Temporary assemble ribs(W3-W10), spars(W1,W2), tailing edge(W12) and wingtip parts(W13, W23) on the plan. Pins and glues are not required in this step. 2. Glue lower sheets(W17, W19) together. 1. Lay the waxed paper or PVC film over the plan. Pin the Vertical Fin parts(V1-V7) and Rudder parts(R1- R12)on the plan.
  • Page 3 5. Glue wing joiners(W15) with thin CA, then apply thick CA 9. Glue leading edge(W24). apply thick CA glue at each glue. joints for reinforcing. 6. Glue upper sheets(W20, W21) with thick CA. 10. Assemble the other side wing. 11. Pin the aileron parts(A1-A5) on the plan and glue each other.

  • Page 4: Fuselage Construction

    FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION 5. Assemble left side panel(F28).and glue with thin CA. 1. Lay right side panel(F28) on the plan and temporary Apply thick CA glue at each joints for reinforcing. assemble longerons(F13A-F16) and bulkheads(F6, F7). Pins and glues are not required in this step. 6.
  • Page 5 9. Temporary assemble rear fuselage bulkheads(F8-F11) and longerones(F23, F13B, F19). 14. Wrap and glue side panels(F28). 10. Glue fore and rear fuselage together. 11. Glue window frame(F29). After sight check down the fuselage to insure against twist, then apply thick CA at each joints for reinforcing. 12.
  • Page 6 22. Assemble hatch parts(H1-H4, H8) on the plan and glue 17. Glue bulkhead(F12) and panels for pushrod exit(F31, them. F32). 18. Glue servo tray(B12) and fuselage bottom(F37). 23. Finish hatch parts(H5-H7). 19. Glue sub longerons(F21A, F23A). 24. Assemble motor mount box(F2-F4). 20.
  • Page 7 27. Assemble and glue strut mounts(B1-B3, B6-B7). 32. Insert and glue plastic pipes for elevator and rudder pushrods. 28. Test assemble airframe. (This step is for your pleasure in looking.) 33. Glue cowl mount(B16-B17). 29. Assemble plywood tail wheel. 30. Paint cockpit area, strut parts, landing gear and tail wheel.
  • Page 8 COVERING AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION 5. Install and glue aileron and rudder plywood horns. (Do not glue elevator horn in this step.) 1. Cover Decathlon with your trim choice. Apply thin CA to the horns for reinforcing. Make hinge slots and pre-install hinges. (Do not glue hinges in this step.) 2.
  • Page 9 12. Cut clear plastic windshield and glue.(refer to template on the drawing). Cover side windows with clear film. 8. Cover landing gear retainer(B15) and fix with screws. 13. Assemble dummy landing gear. 9. Glue stabilizer and vertical fin to the fuselage with thick CA.
  • Page 10 17. Glue Plywood rings with thin CA and put color stickers 21. Assemble cowl with screws. 18. Install wheelpants and wheels to the landing gear. 22. Paint or cover film after shape and glue F39 parts. 19. Glue motor mount stick and install motor. 23.