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Summary of Contents for JSM Xcalibur
- Page 1 Instruction Manual Specification: Wingspan: 1855mm (73”) Length: 1970mm (77.5”) Weight: 7.5 - 9Kg (Approx.) Radio: 6+ Channel (Required) Turbine: 50-100N (5-10Kg) (Recommended)
- Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Xcalibur Jet. This performance model is ideal for use as a first jet or as a sports jet model. Before you build the model, please read the instructions the whole way through to understand the construction sequence.
- Page 3 Step 1 Glue the hinges into the tailplane as shown, using epoxy or a similar high quality, high strength glue, whilst protecting the hinge point with a drop of oil or grease. Allow to cure. Step 2 Glue the exposed ends of the hinges into the elevator, and wipe any excess glue away before it starts to cure.
- Page 4 Step 6 Install the rudder servos as shown, with the output arm towards the front of the boom. Attach the control horn to the rudder and make up the rudder pushrod in the same way as per the elevator connection previously making sure that keepers are fitted to the clevises for security.
- Page 5 Step 11 Check that the legs/wheels retract fully, a small amount of trimming of the underside fuselage skin may be required to achieve this. Step 12 Prepare the nose retract for fitting by attaching the closed loop cables to the steering arms, then check fit of the unit.
- Page 6 Step 16 Fit the flap to the fuselage using hinges in a similar manner to that illustrated for the elevator, hold the flap in correct position with tape whilst the glue cures, to ensure free movement without jamming. Step 17 Install the flap servo and make up and fit the linkage as shown.
- Page 7 Step 21 Epoxy the turbine mounting blocks into place, ensuring that they do not move whilst the epoxy is curing. Step 22 Mount the turbine being used with self tapping screws, note the use of a FOD guard and the run of the fuel and starting lines.
- Page 8 Step 30 More installation detail showing ECU and I/O board, as well as the retract and brake air valves and servos. Note the small screw at the rear of the left side equipment tray, this retains the rear end of the tray whilst the front end locks into the former at the front of the equipment bay.
- Page 9 Any jet requires very careful assembly and maintenance if it is to be safe and reliable, and the Xcalibur deserves this care and attention. It is always wise at this point to get a second experienced modeller to go over the model, even if they have never flown a jet, as they will be looking at the model with fresh eyes and might detect a problem you may have missed.
- Page 10 We recommend the use of a long runway for first flights, particularly if this is the first jet model you have flown. The Xcalibur a good sized model with a matching performance, so it can cover a great deal of sky in flight – having a long runway and plenty of available air space makes the early flights much safer and more enjoyable.
- Page 11 Due to the relatively light wing loading of the Xcalibur and the clean design it is a pleasure to fly through most aerobatics, and rolls, loops, spins etc are all easily performed, as can be slow flight, particularly as the tank empties and the model weight reduces.
- Page 12 Always Fly Responsibly and Safely. Distributed to your local model shop by: Ripmax Ltd., 241 Green Street, Enfield, EN3 7SJ. United Kingdom Made in China...
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