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TA HORIZONS 37’’ STOL X V2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Technical Data- Setup Recommendations (Not Included)- Wingspan : 37" Motor : 18-22G 1500-1800KV Outrunner : 16-20 amp Length : 32” Servos : 4 X 9gms each AUW : 200-220g Propeller : 8-9” electric...
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These instructions are suggestions only on how to assemble this model. There are other ways & methods also to do so. TA Horizons has no control over the final assembly because it specifically depends upon the knowledge and experience of the person involved directly in its handling, or the manner in which the model is assembled, radio gear installed, and electronic parts are used and maintained.
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Kit Contents 1. EPP Parts EPP Parts Fuselage Wings Horizontal stabilizer Horizontal profile section Wing truss supports X 2 Landing gear cover X 2 EPP Wheels 2. Hardware / Small Parts Hardware Parts Polycarbonate Hardware parts Fuselage assembly jig Wing assembly jig X 2 150mm velcro Quick links X 10 Selftaping screw X 10...
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TOOLS AND BUILDING MATERIAL REQUIRED • Needle Nose Pliers • Heat Gun • Wire Cutters • Tape Measure and Ruler • Low Temp Hot Glue Gun • Black Sewing Thread • Scissors • High Viscosity CA • Small Phillips Screw Driver •...
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The Build (This is mandatory step)locate the hinged items as shown above, 2. Locate the two halves of the wings as shown in the picture above. Bend them back on to each other as shown and let set for at least 2 hours.
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The Build GEL GLUE (HV) 7. Once it reached at the end of Pre-cut slot, use a scissor or wire 8. Use the Medium or HV Cyno to glue the stripe. cutter to cut down the excess stripe. ACTIVATOR 9. Wipe out the excess glue if needed using the tissue paper. 10.
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The Build 13. Glue the other stripe as shown above, once it reached at the 14. Glue the Half part of the stripe as shown above. intersection of the other glued stripe, use a scissor or wire cutter to cut 15.
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The Build GEL GLUE (HV) 3X0.5MM STRIPE 19. Repeat the process for elevator reinforcement as well, use the 20. Up next is glueing the horizontal profile section to the horizontal same 3 X 0.5mm stripes and glue them vertically into the pre cut slots stabilizer, Apply a bead of HV CA to the edge of the glueing surface like like shown above.
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The Build 25. Up next is the vertical fuselage section. 26. Use the knife to separate both the parts. 3X0.5MM STRIPE 27. Belly of vertical fuselage also uses the 3 X 0.5mm stripe for 28. Cut it from where it starts to bend like shown above. reinforcement, Lay into it’s designated slot, cut length as advised in the next step.
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The Build GEL GLUE (HV) 31. Apply a thin layer of HV CA to the mating surfaces of the lower 32. Bring the two pieces together. Make sure the tabs and slots of the vertical fuselage. two pieces are fully engaged, flush and square. ACTIVATOR 33.
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The Build 37. Locate and take out the indicated parts from the polycarbonate 38. Here the supplied (3mm dia 225mm) tube and (2mm dia 40mm) hardware sheet for the next steps. wheel shaft are glued on the wheel bracket. 39. Repeat the step for other undercarriage as well. 40.
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The Build 43. Join all 3 wheels together like shown in the above image. 44. Glue the center rim over the wheels with center hole aligned using HV CA (Do it for both the sides of wheels). 45. Repeat the process for other wheel as well. 46.
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The Build BACKWARD SLOT GEL GLUE (HV) FORWARD SLOT 49. Install the undercarriage that we have prepared like shown in the 50. Put a drop of HV CA over the indicated joints and spray everything above image. Both sides are having different positioning of UC slots together.
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The Build 55. Locate the pre cut slots like shown above. 56. Locate the pre cut slots like shown above. 1mm Rod 1mm Rod 57. We will now start the fuselage trussing using the supplied 1mm X 58. It is better to measure and mark the point where it needs to cut. 1000mm Rods, Start by cutting the supplied 1mm rods by measuring them from one slot to other, Start installing them from the back like shown above, take the reference from picture no.
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The Build 61. Once done with the cutting and dry fit, start gluing them from the 62. Now use the indicated acrylic jig to keep the vertical half as square horizontal profile section first. as possible. 63. With the jig in place, start gluing them on the vertical half. 64.
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The Build 67. It's a good idea to wrap the servos with the paper tape too keep 68. Install the extenders over the stock plastic servo arms using the the servos safe from the glue used for sticking them in the later steps. small screw.
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The Build GLUE HERE GEL GLUE (HV) 73. Glue the aileron servos in place, make sure to glue the area with 74. Locate the 100mm aileron control rod, glue it on the one side, the paper tape on it. using thin CA or optionally HV CA. Make sure you have servo arm centered.
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The Build . Glue the elevator horn shown in the image in the precut control 80. Make sure it sits right to the bottom of EPP Surface. horn slot using HV CA. 81. Elevator linkage, Make sure you have the servo centered before 82.
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The Build 85. Use the assembly jig to center the elevator. 86. With the jig in place, Cut the rod at the position shown in the above image to fit in the quick link. Make sure you have the servo centered. 87.
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The Build GLUE HERE 91. Now with the top portion installed glue the rear part to the flat 92. Locate the pre cut small slot on the fin. carbon rod that we glued earlier. 1X150mm Rod 93. Cut down the length of 150mm from the 1mm rod, this rod will go 94.
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The Build 97. Above is the finished linkage setup with rudder centered and rod 98. Up next is the step that we call “Marriage”, Glue the pre-prepared, well fitted and glued in both the quick links with all the guides in place. Fuselage and wing together like shown above.
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The Build 103. Locate the pre cut small slits on the wing tips, 2 slits on both the 104. For wing braces, use the same 1mm rod, start by poking it into ends, to insert the rods into. the horizontal profile section at the same location as shown above. Make sure you have the jig in place throughout the process.
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The Build 109. Repeat the same steps for the other side like shown above. 110. Here is another view. 1X65mm Rod 111. Cut down the 2 pieces 65mm length rod from the supplied 1mm 112. Here are all the mount reinforcement rods glued in place. rod, and glue them in place like shown in the above image for motor mount reinforcement.
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The Build 115. Here is the 1mm reinforcement rod that goes from the horizontal 116. Repeat the process for other side as well. profile section to center of the trailing edge of the wing. 117. Shown above is the motor mount glued, making sure everything 118.
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The Build 121. Here is the ESC tied up using the supplied velcro over the ESC 122. Route the aileron servo cables through the desired side of the tray. fuselage like shown above. 123. Here is the complete picture of receiver setup. 124.
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CG and Control Throws CENTER OF GRAVITY CG 225mm Initial CG is located 225mm from the nose of the aircraft (Not from the motor) CONTROL THROWS In order to achieve the control throws as described for “Extreme & 3D”, it is imperative that the control surface, linkages, rod ends, etc, all move freely over the entire range, including...
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Thank You T hank You.. Thank you for your purchase at TA Horizons. We sincerely hope that our products can provide the same thrill to you that we experience in this hobby. The motive of this project is to spread the outcome of my love for teaching and share my knowledge and experience with every enthusiast out there.
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