Our Recommendations; Tools And Supplies Required - Model Tech Fun Fighters P-51 ARF Assembly Instructions Manual

This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new airplane.
Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with recommendations that,
if followed, will result in a great flying airplane. Failure to follow our recommendations may result in a poor
flying airplane.
your engine manufacturer. We do not recommend using an engine larger than recommended.
IF YOU'RE FLYINg AT HIgHER ALTITUDES, WE RECOMMEND USINg AN ENgINE AT THE HIgH END OF THE SIzE RANgE.
There really isn't too much else that you'll need to finish the airplane. Most of the hardware is included, so you'll just need typical
modeling supplies, such as foam rubber to protect your receiver and battery, and fuel tubing.
HERE'S A LIST OF WHAT WE USED TO FINISH THE FUN FIgHTERS P-51 SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
QTY. 1 Hitec Eclipse 7 FM Radio Control System
QTY. 1 210630 Magnum XL .28ARNV Two-Stroke Engine
QTY. 1 608260 APC 8 x 6 Composite Propeller
QTY. 4 440601 Cirrus CS601 Standard Ball Bearing Servos
❑ 5 and 30 Minute Epoxy
❑ Thin and Thick C/A (Cyanoacrylate)
❑ C/A Debonder
❑ Formula 560 Canopy Glue
❑ # 1 and # 2 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
❑ 2.5mm Hex Wrench
❑ 5.5mm Nut Driver
❑ Adjustable Wrench
❑ Wire Cutters
❑ Needle Nose Pliers
❑ Modeling Knife
❑ Scissors
❑ Electric Drill
❑ Assorted Drill Bits
❑ Straight Edge Ruler

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

WHAT ENgINE SHOULD I USE?
The Fun Fighters P-51 ARF accepts a wide range of two-stroke engines. Anything from a .20 up to a
.36 will work well. The size of engine you choose will generally be dictated by your local club's racing
rules. Otherwise, use an engine that best suites your desired type of flying. For racing we suggest
using a "speed" propeller that matches the particular engine you're using. For example, if using a .32
size engine, an 8 x 7 propeller would be ideal. In general, choose a propeller that will give you more
rpm, therefore more top speed. For general sport flying, use the standard propeller recommended by
WHAT RADIO SYSTEM AND SERvOS SHOULD I USE?
To get the most out of the Fun Fighters P-51 ARF, we suggest using a four or more channel
computer radio system. Ideally the transmitter should feature dual rates and exponential
adjustments. Exponential adjustments are strongly recommended if you will be racing
your airplane.
Standard servos can be used on the flight-control surfaces, although we do recommend
using the ball bearing type. For throttle control, a standard non-ball bearing standard servo
can be used. We recommend using Cirrus CS601 Ball Bearing Standard servos.
WHAT OTHER ITEMS DO I NEED?

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

QTY. 1 115559 Thunderbolt # 3 High-Performance Glow Plug
QTY. 1 115923 Global XX Silicone Fuel Tubing
QTY. 1 868638 Dubro 1/4" Protective Foam Rubber
❑ Pencil
❑ Rotary Tool with Cutting Disc and Sanding Drum
❑ Airplane Stand
❑ T-Pins
❑ Builder's Triangle
❑ Wax Paper
❑ 220 Grit Sandpaper with Sanding Block
❑ Masking Tape
❑ Paper Towels
❑ Rubbing Alcohol
❑ Epoxy Mixing Sticks
❑ Epoxy Mixing Cups
❑ Heat-Sealing Iron
❑ Heat Gun
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