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Before You Begin
Before you begin building your SwitchBack Sr., make sure that all the balsa sheets and
hardware are present in your kit. In the unlikely event that something is missing, please contact
us immediately and we will send it to you right away.
Make sure you read and understand all of the instructions thoroughly before beginning
assembly of this kit.
Additionally, you will need to have the following items. Check to make sure that all of your parts
are there and in good shape, and review a couple quick building tips to make this whole process
go quicker and easier.
Recommended Electronics:
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3 ea. HS-81 Servos (2 x Ailerons, 1 x Elevator)
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1 ea. HS-85 Servo (Rudder)
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2 ea. 6" Servo extensions
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1 ea. Y-Servo Connector (if using 1 channel for ailerons)
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1 ea. Mini Receiver (6+ channel for using 2 aileron servos without Y-Connector)
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1 ea. Scorpion 3008-32 Brushless Outrunner (or 200-300 watt equivalent)
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1 ea. 3S-2000 LiPo Battery (or higher capacity)
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1 ea. 35A Electronic Speed Control
Tools You Will Need:
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Smooth and FLAT work surface
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Plastic wrap or Wax paper to protect the work surface
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Thin and Thick Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
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5 to 10 Minute Epoxy
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Hobby knife with #11 blades
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Needle nose pliers
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Wire cutters
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Sanding block with 220, 320, and 400 grit sandpaper
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Sealing iron for applying the covering
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Soldering Iron
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Screwdrivers
Items for Finishing:
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2 Rolls SoLite, Solar Film, or similar lightweight covering
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SolarTrim for adding details to your covering job
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Balsa Wood Filler, lightweight
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