Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ARTF Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition by SG MODELS . The was de- Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition signed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind.
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Epoxy Recommended Servo Spec Torque. Epoxy 378 oz-in (27.3 kg-cm) @ 6.0V 467 oz-in (33.7 kg-cm) @ 7.4V Ailerons control horn Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount.
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. 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.
AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION Please see pictures below. 80mm M3 lock nut M3 clevis Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. M3x10mm...
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Attach the flap linkage to the control INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD horn. Slide the clevis retainer over the forks of the clevis. Please see pictures below. 120mm M3 clevis Attach the clevis to the flap servo arm.
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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.
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Install the gear door, please see the picture below. 18mm 100mm...
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Install the gear door servo into the wing INSTALLING ROBART cover as shown below in these illustrated LANDING GEAR steps. Retractable landing gear are not included. Please study images below for proper instal- lation.
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M4x15mm Install Main Retractable Landing Gear. Install aluminum pedestal, please see the picture below.
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. M4x12mm M3x6mm Install aluminum pieces into the landing Install the fork cover. gear struts as shown below.
Assembly the plastic decor cover at the bottom of center wing. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector on the servo arm and set aside for now. Switch Elevator servo arm INSTALLING THE STOPPER Rudder servo arm ASSEMBLY Using a modeling knife, carefully cut...
With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. 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 the line from the clunk to the carburetor.
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Move the throttle stick to the closed position and move the carburetor to closed. Use a 4x5mm hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures the throttle pushrod wire.
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. 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.
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ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model. Recommend the items necessary to install the electric power conversion parts included with your model. - Motor: 360/6000watt - ESC: 200A - 12S Lipo...
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Attach the electric motor box to the fire- wall centered with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and firewall. Using M6x25mm to secure the motor box to the firewall.
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Blind nut Attach the motor mount to the front of the 5.2mm electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M6x25mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor. Please see picture shown. M5x25mm Then, use 5.2mm drill bit to enlarge the holes on the electric motor box.
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Speed control Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the mo- tor.
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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. INSTALL LED BULB FOR FUSELAGE Please study images below.
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Epoxy Epoxy INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the flap control horns. Epoxy...
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Epoxy Epoxy INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Install the rudder control horn using the same method as the aileron control horns. Fiberglass control horn...
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INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABLLIZER Use Epoxy to glue the Horizontal Stabilizer to the fuselage. Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Fiberglass control horn...
Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Assemble the elevator and rudder pushrods as shown in images below. 995mm Check alignment Ausrichtung überprüfen M3 clevis Ball Link Elevator Pushrod ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN M3 clevis INSTALLATION Install the elevator control horn us- ing the same method as with the aileron control horns.
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Install the plastic snap to the fuselage behind the tail underside, please see the picture below. C/A glue...
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Battery INSTALLING BATTERY - RECEIVER M3x10mm Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Place a piece of masking tape on the top of each wing 145mm back from the leading edge at the wing root. With the model inverted, place your fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift the plane.
Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. CONTROL THROWS Ailerons: Rudder: High Rate : High Rate : Up : 30 mm Right : 35 mm Down : 30 mm Left : 35 mm Low Rate : Low Rate : Up : 25 mm Right : 30 mm...
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 joint manufacturer’s instructions and turn eve- iant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D in the...
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Instruction Manual. Giant Scale F4U Goodyear FG-1D 60cc ARF 87” Limited Edition. 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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