Black Horce Model fairey albacore BH166 User manual

Instruction Manual Book
FAIREY ALBACORE
Item code: BH166.
95% ALMOST READY TO FLY
Made in Vietnam.
Glow and EP
ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION.
COVERED IN A HEAT-SHRINK FILM WITH PRINTED.
- Wingspan: 1,693mm (66.65in).
- Length: 1,400mm (55.12in).
- Weight: 4.5kg (9.9 lbs).
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- Wing area: 75.74 dm .
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- Wing loading: 59.41g/dm .
- Wing type: Naca Airfoil.
- Servo mount: 42mm x 21mm.
- Gear type: Aluminium Hi-grade for main gear
and spring wire for tail gear (included).
- Spinner: 70mm.
SPECIFICATION:
Parts listing required (not included):
- Radio: 05 channels.
- Servo: 07 servos.
- Engine: 65 - 75 2 stroke ; 15 cc gas.
- Motor: Brushless outrunner 1200-2200W, 650KV.
- Propeller: Suit with your engine.
Recommended Motor
and Battery set up (not included):
- Motor: RIMFIRE.60.
- Lipo cell: 6 cells 4,000-5,000mAh.
- Receiver battery: 6V/ 1200-2000mAh NiMH.
- ESC: 80A.

FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166
This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly
before starting assembly of your FAIREY ALBACORE.Use the parts listing below to identify all parts.
WARNING
Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing
injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.
If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier and join your local
R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on
his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may
apply.
To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not unwrap
the pieces until they are needed for assembly. Cover
your workbench with an old towel or brown paper, both
to protect the aircraft and to protect the table. Keep a
couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts
after you open the bag.
SUGGESTION
NOTE
Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the
correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly
before gluing! This will assure proper assembly
.ARF is hand made from natural
materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments
may have to be made. However, you should find the fit
superior and assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel
proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh
chemicals including the following: paint thinner, C/A
glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do
not let these chemicals come in contact with the colors
on the covering and the plastic parts.
Caution: This model is not a toy!
If you are a beginner to this type of powered model,
please ask an experienced model flyer for help and
support. If you attempt to operate the model without
knowing what you are doing you could easily injure
yourself or somebody else. Please keep your safety
and well-being in mind at all times.
Important: Before you start construction
Even if you have built a large number of RC models
FAIREY ALBACORE
please read right through these instructions and check
all the kit components against the parts list. We have
taken great trouble to keep construction as simple as
possible, without making any compromises in the area
of safety.
Note regarding the film covering
Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film
covering due to major fluctuations in weather
conditions (temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases
you may even find a slight warp in a component. These
minor faults are in the nature of film-covered built-up
wooden structures, and can easily be corrected using a
heat gun, as commonly used for modelling.
Creases: Blow warm air over the area and rub down
with a soft cloth.
Wing wrap: Hold the panel twisted gently in the
opposite direction to the wrap, and apply warm air to
remove the creases from the covering.
Caution! do not heat the film more than is absolutely
necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the film may
melt and holes may be formed.
This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in a
very short time. However, the work which you have to
carry out is important and must be done carefully. The
model will only be strong and fly well if you complete
your tasks competently - so please work slowly and
accurately.
When self-tapping screws have to be screwed into
wood, apply a little white glue to prevent them
shaking loose: just squirt white glue into the hole
and fit the screw
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PARTS LISTING
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
Wire Cutters.
Awl.
Hex Wrench.
Hobby knife.
Epoxy Glue (5 minute type).
Epoxy Glue (30 minute type).
EPOXY A
EPOXY B
Threadlocker
(screw cement).
Phillips head screwdriver.
Hand or electric drill.
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Straight edge ruler.
Some more tools.
-
- 2mm ball driver.
- 90° square or builder's triangle.
- Masking tape & T-pins.
- Paper towels.
Assorted drill bits.
Philip screw driver
Propeller: Suit with your engine.
MOTOR
ESC
BATTERY
3
Servo
FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166
Engine: .65

FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166
: Fuselage.
: Wing panel ( 2c, 2d)
: Horizontal stabilizer.
: Rudder.
: Aluminium wing dihedral brace.
: Cowling.
: Spinner.
2a, 2b, .
1
2
3
4
5
6
77
- - 1- -
3mm Colar
3x12mm Screw
- - - 2
- 2- - - -
10
4
500mm Pushrod wire
- - 1
Connector - - 1
100mm Push rod - 5
M2
- - - 7
2mm Nut
- 7- - - - - -
Horn
- - - - - - - - 7
- - - - - - 7
Flaslink
- - - 4
3x12mm Screw
- - - - - - - 1
800mm Push rod - 3
- - - 16
2x10mm Screw
- - 2
7
9
9b
9a
- - - 2
- - - 2
- - - 2
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Plastic of main gear (13a, 13b).
Aluminium landing gear.
: Plastic - engine mount (16a, 16b).
: Wood - motor mount.
:
:
: Wheels.
13
14
15
16
17
1
3
4
2a
2b
2c
2d
6
5
8a1
8b 8c
8a2
: Cockpit fuselage (8a1,8a2:
: Pilot; c: Top hatch fuselage).
Fuel Tank (9a: Clunk;
9b: Stopper (three line).
:
: Wing struts (12a, 12b).
Canopy)
8b 8
:
Tail gear set.
: Plastic bomb fuselage.
8
9
10
11
12
- - - 8
- - - 8 - - - 8
12a
12b
- - - - - 4
5x10mm Aluminum
- - - - - 4
10x50mm Aluminum
Mount Nut - - 4
4mm Washer
- - - - - 8
4mm Spring Washer
- - - - - 8
4mm Washer
- - - - - 4
- - 4
4x70mm Cap Screw
4x20mm Cap Screw
- - 4- - -
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5mm Washer
- - - 2
5mm Washer
- - - 2
5mm Nut
- - - 4
5mm Colar
- - - 2
Collar
- - 2
4mm Washer
- - - - - - - 4
4mm Spring Washer
- - - - - - - 4
4x15mm Cap Screw
- - 4- - - - -
5x40mm Cap Screw
2- - - -
- - 2
14
15
13a 13b
4mm Washer
- - - - - - - 4
4mm Spring Washer
- - - - - - - 8
4x30mm Cap Screw
- - 8- - - - -
- - 8- - - - -
4mm Nut
16a 16b

C/A glue.
C/A glue.
FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166
1. INSTALLING THE AILERONS
Temporary pin to
keep hinge centered.
* Apply drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each
hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA has fully
hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron.
* Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges. If the
hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin through the
middle of the hinge to hold it in position.
* Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being careful
not to glue the wing and aileron together.
* Align the center line of main wing with aileron.
Make certain the hinges are adequately secured
with glue. if they come loose in flight accidents may
result.
WARNING
High Wing
Aileron
Aileron
Low Wing
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets on to
the aileron servos.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the aileron servo
tray / hatch. This hole will allow the servo arm to pass
through when installing the aileron pushrods.
3. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the servo
within the tray and drill 1.5mm pilot holes through the
block of wood for each of the four mounting screws
provided with the servo.
4. Using the thread as a guide and using masking
tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the thread:
carefully pull the thread out. When you have pulled the
servo lead out, remove the masking tape and the servo
lead from the thread.
Drill a hole 1.5mm
and secure
o
90 o
60
Flap
Aileron
5. Place the servo into the servo tray/ hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1.5mm
pilot holes through the tray and servo box for each of
the four mounting screws. Secure the servo tray in
place using the mounting screws provided.
2. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
Repeat the procedure to install the other wing.
Low Wing
Servo tray
High Wing
Servo tray
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High Wing
Bottom view
2x10mm
Low Wing
Bottom view
2x10mm
2x10mm
2 x 10mm Screw
- - - - 16
3. INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS, LINKAGES
* Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the servo arm.
* Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend down
at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving
about 6mm beyond the blend. After both linkages are completed. connect both of
the aileron servo loads using a Y-harness you have
purchased.
Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the
control horn. Install one nylon snap keeper over the
wire to secure it to the control horn. Install the control
horn retaining screw and remove the masking tape
from the aileron.
A+B glueEpoxy
Control horn
Flaslink
Pushrod wire Horn
Bend and cut.
Silicone Tube
100mm Push rod - 4
M2
- - - 4
2mm Nut
- 4- - - - - -
Horn
- - - - - - - - 4
- - - - - - 4
Flaslink
Silicone Tube
Servo arm
Cut
Silicone tube
5mm
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Repeat the procedure to install the opposite gear.
Bottom view
High Wing
Bottom view
Low Wing
There are two options:
1. Electric motor
2. Engine mount.
OPTION 1: ELECTRIC MOTOR
4. INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT
- - - - - 4
5x5mm Aluminum
- - - - - 4
10x50mm Aluminum
Mount Nut
- - - - - 4
4mm Washer
- - - - - 8
4mm Spring Washer
- - - - - 8
4mm Washer
- - - - - 4
- - 4
4x70mm Cap Screw
4x20mm Cap Screw
- - 4- - -
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4x20mm
Secure
4x70mm Secure
BATTERY

OPTION 2:
engine mount,
ENGINE INSTALLATION
Installing the fuel tank
INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY
1) The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory.
2) Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel
line (the length of silicon fuel line is calculated by how
the weighted clunk should rest about 8mm away from
the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank).
Connect one end of the line to the weighted clunk and
the other end to the nylon pick up tube in the stopper.
3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This tube will
be the vent tube to the muffler.
4) Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This tube will
be vent tube to the fueling valve.
When the stopper assembly is installed in the tank, the
top of the vent tube should rest just below the top
surface of the tank. It should not touch the top of the
tank.
To carburetor
fuel inlet
(see front view of fuel tank). Insert and tighten the screw.
Be sure to equip
air vent pipe.
Tubing for
re-fuelling
Not included.
Tygon tubing (Gas). And
silicone tubing (Methanol).
5mm
4x30mm
5) Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be
necessary to remove some of the flashing around the
tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is
present, make sure none of it falls into the tank.
6) When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper
assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until
the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank
opening. Do not over tighten the assembly as this could
cause the tank to split.
7) Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line
150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent tubes and 1
line to the fuel pickup tube in the stopper.
FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166
4mm Washer
- - - - - - - 4
4mm Spring Washer
- - - - - - - 8
4x30mm Cap Screw
- - 8- - - - -
- - 8- - - - -
4mm Nut
Engine mount
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8) Feed three lines through the fuel tank
compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in the
firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the engine,
while guiding the fuel tank into place. Push the fuel
tank as far forward as possible, the front of the tank
should just about touch the back of the firewall.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines
have not become kinked inside the fuel tank
compartment.Air should flow through easily.
9) To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of
silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank, where it
exits the fuselage behind the engine mounting box
and to the rear of the tank at the forward bulkhead.
Do not secure the tank into place permanently until
after balancing the airplane. You may need to
remove the tank to mount the battery in the fuel tank
compartment.
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Fuel tank
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD
* Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle
pushrod. One end of the wire has been pre-bend in to
a "Z" bend at the factory. This "Z" bend should be
inserted into the throttle arm of the engine when the
engine is fitted onto the engine mount. Fit the engine
to the engine mount using the screws provided.
500mm Pushrod wire
- - - 1 Connector - - 1
4x30mm Secure
Secure
Pushrod wire
Fuel tank
125mm
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5. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1) Install the rubber grommets and
brass collets into the elevator, rudder
and throttle servos. Test fit the servos
into the servo tray. Trim the tray if
necessary to fit your servos.
2) Mount the servo to the tray using
the mounting screws provided with
your radio system.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD
* Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo arm, enlarge the
hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove the excess material from
the arm.
After installing the adjustable metal connector apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut. This will
prevent the connector from loosening during flight.
Throttle servo
Connector
Servo arm
Cut
Secure
Throttle pushrod
Fuselage bottom side
Rudder servo
Elevator servo
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Zip tie
Fuel tank Throttle servo
Fuselage top side

1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up
the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on
the fuselage.
2) While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with
the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft
of the engine. The front of the cowl should be positioned
so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl
opening. Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of
masking tape.
3) Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it in
place using four wood screws. See picture below.
4) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the
engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler
clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the
carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve.
Drill four 2.5mm pilot holes through both the cowl and
the side edges of the firewall. Using a 3mm drill bit,
enlarge the four holes in the cowling.
6. COWLING
- - - 4
3x12mm Screw
FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166
Cowl area cutout
for engine head
Cowl area cutout
for muffler
Drill two holes 2.5mm
and secure 3x12mm.
Drill two holes 2.5mm
and secure 3x12mm.
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7. INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
2) Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
Then put the horizontal into the fuselage.
3) Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot.
Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and
centered to the fuselage by taking measurements, but
don't glue anything yet.
1) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the film
covering from the tail slots at the rear of the fuselage.
Make sure that you do not remove any wood from the
slots as this will affect the alignment of the tail.
Center line
Check to mark sure the wing and stabilizer are
paralell. If they are not, lightly sand the opening in
the fuselage for the stabilizer until the stabilizer is
paralell to the wing, but don't glue anything yet.
5) With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned.
Apply a thin CA layer to the top and bottom of the
stabilizer in the fuselage.
6) Hinges for Elevator are glued the same way as the
aileron before (see page 4).
Silicone Tube
Horn
Cut
Silicone tube
5mm
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800mm Push rod - 2
M2
- - - 2
2mm Nut
- 2- - - - - -
Horn
- - - - - - - - 2
- - - - - - 2
Flaslink
- - - - - - - 1
100mm Push rod - 1
Top side.
Top side.
Trim the covering
from the tail slots.
C/A glue.

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1) Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend down
at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving
about 6mm beyond the blend.
2) Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in
the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the
wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo arm
retaining screw.
ELEVATOR CONTROL
AND PUSHROD INSTALLATION
HORN
Control horn and linkages for Elevator are installed the
same way as the ailerons before (see page 5).
Silicone Tube
Elevator pushrod
Horn
8. RUDDER INSTALLATION
Hinges for Rudder are glued the same way as the
aileron before (see page 4).
800mm Push rod - 1
M2
- - - 1
2mm Nut
- 1- - - - - -
Horn
- - - - - - - - 1
- - - - - - 1
Flaslink
Silicone Tube
Horn
Cut
Silicone tube
5mm
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Flaslink
Elevator pushrod
Elevator servo
Flaslink
Pushrod wire
servo arm
Bottom side.
Drill a hole
1.5 mm
A+B Epoxy glue

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Control horn and linkages for Rudder are installed the
same way as the Elevator before (see page 10).
6mm
90
o
Mark
Control horn
Silicone Tube
Rudder
M2
Pushrod
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Rudder servo
Rudder pushrod
Flaslink
Pushrod wire
servo arm
Flaslink
Top side.
Rudder
A+B Epoxy glue
Silicone Tube
Rudder pushrod
85mm Wheels.
5mm Washer
- - - - 2
5mm Washer
- - - - 2
5mm Nut
- 4- - -
- - - - 2
- - 2
Collar
4mm Washer
- - - - - - - 4
4mm Spring Washer
- - - - - - - 4
4x15mm Cap Screw
- - 4- - - - -
5x40mm Cap Screw
2- - - -
9. INSTALLING MAIN GEAR

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Epoxy glue
C/A glue
Secure
4x15mm
Fuselage sideBottom
5x40mm
Collar
C/A glue
Secure the gear to the fuselage.
Install and secure the wheel.
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Mark the locations of the two mounting screws.
Remove the tail wheel bracket and drill 2.5mm
pilot holes at the locations marked.
A+B Epoxy glue
Bottom side.
Set the tail wheel assembly in
place on the plywood plate. The
pivot point of the tail wheel wire
should be even with the rudder
hinge line and the tail wheel
bracket should be centered on the
plywood plate.
- - 2- -
3mm Colar
3x12mm Screw
- - - 2
- 2- - - -
3mm Collar
10. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET
Secure
3x12mm

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1) Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use a
2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes
through the fuselage side.
2) Secure the switch in place using the two machine
screws provided with the radio system.
3) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the
receiver. You may want to plug an aileron extension into
the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead
easier when you are installing the wing. Plug the battery
pack lead into the switch.
4) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective
foam to protect them from vibration. Use a rubber band
or masking tape to hold the foam in place.
5) Position the battery pack and receiver behind the
fuel tank. Use two tie wraps to hold the battery and
receiver securely in place as pictures below.
Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery
until after balancing the model.
6) Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through the side of
the fuselage, near the receiver, for the antenna to exit.
12. INSTALLING THE SWITCH, RECEIVER AND BATTERY
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Fuselage sideBottom
A+B Epoxy glue.
Remove
the film covering.
- - - 2
- - - 2
- - - 2
11. INSTALLING PLASTIC BOMB FUSELAGE

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Zip tie
Fuselage top side
Switch
Receiver
Zip tie
Zip tie
Battery
Fuel tank
A+B Epoxy glue.
Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy
is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening.
Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy
hatch. Use low-tack tape to hold the canopy in
position until the glue fully cures. Wrap the tape
completely around the canopy hatch.
13. INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE
Adhesive tape.
Open/Close
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Cut and remove

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14. WING ATTACHMENT, WING STRUT
522mm
Aluminium tube. 12mm
a
178mm
b
185mm
- - - 8
- - - 8 - - - 8
A+B Epoxy glue.
Remove
the film covering.
High Wing
Bottom view
Top view
Low Wing
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