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Meister Scale P-51D MUSTANG General Instructions Manual

90” wing span

90" WING SPAN

P-51D MUSTANG

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Page 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This design is basically an enlargement of the very popular fun scale “Mustang” 60 Size. You can build it light by using balsa instead of the called for 1/8” mahogany “Door Skin” which is 36” x 88” per sheet (only one required). We found that the easiest method of cutting the parts from the D.S.
Page 3 11. If you do not have a fuselage “jig” try this. Draw a 48” line on your bench. Set F-3 – F-4 over this line (centered). Block the fuselage at F-3 and F-4 so it won’t move. Pin the ends together. Use the 90° square to align the ends over the line, being sure that the ends are also straight up and down.
Page 4 WING 1. The wing plans show a separation feature for ease of transport. You must decide now if you want to incorporate it. Note: Ribs W-1 thru W-4 should be cut from straight hard balsa or door skin. The spars should be medium to hard balsa. 2.
Page 5 11. After the wing is finished and bolted to the fuselage, consider making a 1/32” x 1” x 4-1/2” plywood strap to fit under the wing bolts to keep the rear of the wings together. You will have to put a notch in W-1 T.E. area for the “wing guide.” 12.
Page 6 FLYING 1. If you previously built and flew the .40 or .60 size fun scale Mustang, you need no advice. 2. Set elevator control throws to 1/2” up and 1/2” down. Rudder 1” each way. Ailerons 1/2” up and 1/2” down. After initial flights set to your taste. 3.