Lanier R/C Stinger II Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Lanier R/C Manuals
  4. Toy
  5. MARINER 40 MK II ARF
  6. Instruction manual

Lanier R/C Stinger II Instruction Manual

Stinger ii .46 arf
Hide thumbs Also See for Stinger II:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Owner's Manual, User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
49.5 in
[1255mm]
2
586 in
Wing Area:
2
[37.8 dm
]
WARRANTY
Great Planes
®
Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to
be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component
parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Great
Planes' liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice.
In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Weight:
5 – 5.5 lb
[2270 – 2490 g]
Wing
2
20 – 22 oz/ft
Loading:
2
[61 – 67 g /dm
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at the address below:
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
Length:
46 in
[1170mm]
Radio:
4-Channel with 5 standard servos
and standard receiver
Engine:
.46 – .55 cu in [7.5 – 9cc] 2-stroke
]
.70 – .72 cu in [11.5 – 12cc] 4-stroke
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
™
GPMA1010 Mnl
© 2011 Hobbico
®
, Inc.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Lanier R/C Stinger II

Summary of Contents for Lanier R/C Stinger II

  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    ™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL Length: 46 in SPECIFICATIONS [1170mm] Wingspan: Weight: 49.5 in 5 – 5.5 lb Radio: 4-Channel with 5 standard servos [1255mm] [2270 – 2490 g] and standard receiver Wing 586 in 20 – 22 oz/ft Engine: .46 – .55 cu in [7.5 – 9cc] 2-stroke Wing Area: Loading: [37.8 dm...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ....... .2 then select the Stinger II .46 ARF. If there is new technical AMA .

  • Page 3: Decisions You Must Make

    Tap handle (GPMR8120) ❏ Rotary tool with cutting bit ❏ This is a partial list of items required to finish the Stinger II Revell Premium Soft Handle Knife w/Blades (5) ® .46 ARF that may require planning or decision making before (RMXR6900) ❏...

  • Page 4: Building Stand

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Stinger II .46 ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.

  • Page 5: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST KIT INSPECTION Order No. Description Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure GPMA4230 Wing they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or GPMA4231 Fuselage are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance...

  • Page 6: Preparations

    cases as shown. Be sure to reinstall the servo arm screws PREPARATIONS into the servos. Install the rubber grommets and eyelets onto the servo mounting tabs. ❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection”...
  • Page 7 ❏ 5. Thread a nylon clevis onto each of the two 6" [152mm] pushrods 20 complete turns. Slide a silicone clevis retainer onto the base of each clevis. ❏ 8. With the ailerons in the neutral position (use tape or small clamps to hold them in place) and the servos centered, CORRECT INCORRECT...

  • Page 8: Assemble The Tail Section

    ❏ ❏ 11. Mix up a small batch of epoxy (6-minute epoxy will 2. Fit the wings onto the wing tube. The aileron servo work fi ne) and coat the grooved ends of the nylon anti- leads should pass through the cutouts in the fuse sides and rotation pins.
  • Page 9 ❏ ❏ 5. Stand back 15-20ft [5-6m] and check to be sure the stab 9. To prevent epoxy from hardening in the tail wheel wire is parallel to the wing. If necessary, adjust the stab saddle as tab, apply some oil (household oil works fi ne) to both ends needed by lightly sanding it until the stab and wing are parallel.

  • Page 10: Install The Tail Servos And Pushrods

    INSTALL THE TAIL PUSHRODS AND SERVOS ❏ 12. Test fi t the rudder to the fuselage by inserting the other sides of the hinges into their mating slots and the nylon tab on the tail wheel wire into the larger slot at the bottom of the fuse.

  • Page 11: Assemble And Install The Landing Gear

    ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR ❏ 3. Trim three arms from two four-arm servo arms. Center the servos using your radio system and install the arms onto the servos in the orientation shown being sure to reinstall the servo arm screws. Align the second inner hole of the ❏...

  • Page 12: Install The Engine

    included). The tank can also be assembled as a three line system having a vent line, carb line, and fi ll line. If installing a fi ll line, puncture the top of the stopper above the sealed off fuel tube hole. The fi ll and carb lines should extend out 1/2"...
  • Page 13 ❏ 4. Cut a piece of 1/4" [6mm] foam rubber (not included) and place it on the fuel tank tray. Insert the hook and loop strap through the slots in the fuel tank tray. Fit the fuel tank through the hole in the fi rewall (with the correct side of the tank facing up) and use the strap to tightly secure the tank to the tray.
  • Page 14 outer hole in the remaining arm and secure it in place with a nylon screw-lock connector retainer. Loosely install a 4-40 set screw into the screw-lock pushrod connector. Install the throttle servo onto the throttle servo tray using the hardware supplied with the servo.

  • Page 15: Finish The Model

    FINISH THE MODEL Install the Receiver and Battery ❏ 1. Wrap your receiver and receiver battery pack in foam rubber. Make a strap from the remainder of the included hook and loop material to fi t both of the components when stacked.

  • Page 16: Mount The Cowl, Hatch And Spinner

    ❏ 2. Make a template of your engine head onto thick paper or ❏ card stock. The cutout in the template should be approximately 4. A receiver antenna tube is provided if you are using an 1/4" [6mm] larger on all sides than the engine head. Tape the FM receiver.

  • Page 17: Apply The Decals

    ❏ 8. That completes the assembly of the Stinger II .46 ARF! Apply the Decals 1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet.

  • Page 18: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    fl y with low rate ailerons for the fi rst few fl ights to become If any of the controls respond in the wrong direction, use accustom to the Stinger II. The high rate aileron has an the servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos aggressive roll rate at faster speeds.

  • Page 19: Balance The Model Laterally

    This is where your model should balance for the fi rst Balance the Model Laterally fl ights. Later, you may wish to experiment by shifting the ❏ C.G. up to 1/2" [13mm] forward or 1/2" [13mm] back to 1. With the wing level, have an assistant help you lift the change the fl...

  • Page 20: Balance Propellers

    Balance Propellers ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others. • Keep all engine fuel in a safe place, away from high heat, sparks or fl ames, as fuel is very fl ammable. Do not smoke near the engine or fuel;...

  • Page 21: Check List

    3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the CHECK LIST fl ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fl y my models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner. During the last few moments of preparation your mind may 5) I will not fl...

  • Page 22: Fuel Mixture Adjustments

    FLYING Before you get ready to takeoff, see how the model handles The Stinger II .46 ARF is a great-fl ying model that fl ies on the ground by doing a few practice runs at low speeds smoothly and predictably. The Stinger does not, however, on the runway.

  • Page 23: Landing

    Landing This model belongs to: To initiate a landing approach, lower the throttle while on Name the downwind leg. Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward to gradually bleed off altitude. Continue to lose altitude, but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down Address as you turn onto the crosswind leg.

Table of Contents