Black Horse Model MESSERSCHMITT BF-109E Owner's manual

Instruction Manual Book
SPECIFICATION
MadeinVietnam.
1Wingspan : 2,200mm. 86.61 in.
1Length :1,976 mm. 77.80 in.
1Weight : 8.3 kg. 18.26 lbs.
Partlistingrequired(notincluded):
1GlowEngine: 55CCGas
1Servo:09 standardhigh torqueservos.
1Radio:07 channels.
ITEM CODE: BH109

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This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your MESSERCHMITT BF-109E. 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.
IfyouareinexperiencedwithbasicR/CflightwestronglyrecommendyoucontactyourR/Csupplier
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
proceduresdesignedtohelpthenewpilotonhiswaytosuccessfulR/Cflight.Theywillalsobeable
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
1Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
130 minute epoxy.
15 minute epoxy.
1Hand or electric drill.
1Assorted drill bits.
1Modellingknife.
1Straightedge ruler.
12mm ball driver.
1Phillips head screwdriver.
1220 grit sandpaper.
190° square or builder’s triangle.
1Wire cutters.
1Masking tape & T-pins.
1Thread-lock.
1Paper towels.
Some more parts.
HARDWARE PACK
COWLING.
Landinggear.....
Toavoidscratching yournew 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 air-
craftandto protectthetable. Keepacoupleof
jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts af-
ter you open the bag.
Pleasetrial fitalltheparts.Makesureyouhave
the correct parts and that they fit and are
alignedproperlybefore gluing!Thiswill assure
proper assembly.MESSERCHMITT BF-109E
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
ofmanyharshchemicals including the follow-
ing:paintthinner,C/Aglueaccelerator,C/Aglue
debonderand acetone.Donotletthesechemi-
cals come in contact with the colors on the
covering and the plastic parts.
PARTS LISTING
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
1(1) Fuselage.
WING ASSEMBLY
1(1) Right wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
1(1) Left wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
Tail section assembly
1(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-
installedrudder.
1(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-
installedelevator halves.
SUGGESTION
NOTE.

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Caution: this model is not a toy!
Ifyouarea beginner to this typeofpoweredmodel, please ask anexperiencedmodelflyerfor 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 already built a large number of RC models please read right through these
instructionsandcheckallthe kit components against thepartslist.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 warp: Hold the panel twisted gently in the opposite direction to the warp, 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.Themodelwill only bestrongand 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.
+ This is not a toy
+ Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio frequency.
+ Do not smoke near fuel
+ Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from children and pets.
+ Wear safety glasses.
+The glow plug clip must be securely attached to the glow plug.
+ Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
+ Keep loose clothing and wires away from the propeller.
+ Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not stand in line with the side of the propeller.
+ Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller only. Do not reach around the spinning
propeller.
SAFETY PRECAUTION.
REPLACEMENT LARGE PARTS
A
B
B
D
D
F1
C
G
E
F2
A.Cowling.
B. Wing panel(Right&Left)
C. Fuselage.
D. Horizontal stabilizer.
E. Rudder.
F1. Aluminium tube wing.
F2. Aluminium tube
Horizontal stabilizer.
G. Decal sheet
K. Pilot 19mm
25mm
H

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o2.Usingamodeling knife, removethecov-
ering servo tray.
1.INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS.
I.AILERON.
REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS
11) Install the rubber grommets and brass
eyelets onto the aileron servos.
11 Horizontal stabilizer struts.
3. Wheels.
5. Tail gear set.
15.3way connector.
13.Valve control.
4.Plasticparts forbottomwing.
14. Airtank.
9. Fuel tank.
10.Air line sets.
12. Valve one way.
2. Air retract main gear.
1.Door mounting wheel.
6. Plastic part for tail gear
16.Spinner.
7. Plastic parts for pushrod.
8.Springs.
Aileron
Flap Bottom side
Servo tray.
Removecovering
3 x 15mm.
3 x 15mm. 3 x 15mm.
5 x 70mm.
5x40mm. 5x40mm.

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o 3. 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, re-
move the masking tape and the servo lead
from the thread.
14)Drill1,6mm pilotholesthroughthe block
of wood for each of the four mounting screws
provided with the servo.
o5. Instal servo tray with aileron servo into
the wing as same as picture below.
Installaileron control horn as sameas
picturebelow.
2x10mm.
2.INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL HORN.
thread.
Electric wire
Secure
A+B Epoxy
PLUS glue

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Installing the aileron linkages as pictures
below.
INSTALLING THE AILERON
LINKAGES.
3x10mm.
75mm
M3
3x10mm
Secure.
Repeat the procedure for the other wing
half.
Controlhornof Flap.
2. INSTALLING THE FLAP CONTROLHORN.
2.INSTALLING THE FLAP
CONTROL HORN.
Secure.
Aileron
control horn.
II. FLAP.
1.INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVOS.
thread
2x10mm.
Electric
way

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A+B EPOXY
PLUS glue
3.INSTALLING THE FLAP
LINKAGES .
Installing the flap linkages as pictures
below.
Flap
Secure.
4x12mm
3x10mm.
75mm.
Flap control
horn.

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Repeat the procedure for the other wing
half.
Flap Aileron.
Bottomside.
3x4mm.
3x6mm.
3x15mm. 3x15mm.
5x40mm. 5x40mm.
Secure.
INSTALLING AIR RETRACTABLE
LANDING GEAR.

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Secure.
3 x 15 mm.
Secure.
Secure.
5x40mm.
Secure 3x4mm.
3x4mm 3 x 6 mm

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Plastic Parts For Bottom Wing.
Secure 3x4mm.
Drill a hole
3.5mm diameter
Drilla hole
3.5mmdiameter
Drilla hole
3.5mmdiameter
Secure
3x6mm.
3x20mm.
L1. L2. 3x20mm.
R1
R2.
3x15mm.

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Repeat the procedure for the other wing
half.
3x15mm.
Secure.
Secure.
L1
L2
L1
Bottom side.
See pictures below:
Drill a hole 3mm
diameter
INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT.

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INSTALLING THE ENGINE.
11. Install one adjustable metal connector
through the third hole out from the center of
one servo arm, enlarge the hole in the servo
armusinga2mm drill bit toaccommodatethe
servo connector. Remove the excess mate-
rial from the arm.
After installing the adjustable metal con-
nector apply a small drop of thin C/A to
the bottom nut. This will prevent the con-
nector from loosening during flight.
5 x 70 mm
Front view.
Secure. Throttle servo
Throttle cable.
Throttle servo
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE - CABLE.

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11) The stopper has been pre-assembled
at the factory.
12) Using a modeling knife, cut one length
ofsiliconfuelline (the lengthofsilicon fuel line
iscalculatedbyhowthe weightedclunkshould
restabout8mmaway from therearofthe tank
andmovefreelyinside the tank).Connectone
end of the line to the weighted clunk and the
otherendto the nylon pickuptube in thestop-
per.
INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK.
13) 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.
14) Carefullybendthe thirdnylon tubedown
ata45 degreeangle (usingacigarette lighter).
This tubewillbe venttubeto the fuelingvalve.
When the stopper assembly is installed in the
tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just
belowthetop surface ofthetank. It shouldnot
touch the top of the tank.
Throttle cable.
15) Test fit the stopper assembly into the
tank. It may be necessary to remove some of
the flashing around the tank opening using
amodelingknife. If flashing is present, make
sure none of it falls into the tank.
16) When satisfied with the alignment of
thestopper assemblytightenthe3mmx20mm
machine screw until the rubber stopper ex-
pandsandseals thetank opening.Donot over
tighten the assembly as this could cause the
tank to split.
Vent tube Fuel pick- up tube
Fuelfilltube
(Tygon gas tubing not included)

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11) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en-
gineandline uptheback edgeof thecowlwith
the marks you made on the fuselage.
19) To secure the fuel tank in place, ap-
plyabeadof silicon sealertotheforward area
of the tank, where it exits the fuselage behind
theenginemounting boxandto therearofthe
tank at the forward bulkhead.
Do not secure the tank into place perma-
nently until after balancing the airplane. You
may need to remove the tank to mount the
battery in the fuel tank compartment
13) Slide the cowl back over the engine
andsecureit in placeusingfour woodscrews.
See picture below.
14) Installthe mufflerandmufflerextension
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.
12) While keeping the back edge of the
cowl flush with the marks, align the front of
thecowlwiththecrankshaft oftheengine. 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.
17) Usingamodelingknife, cut 3lengthsof
fuel line 150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2
vent tubes and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in
the stopper.
18) 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,thefront ofthe tankshouldjust about
touch the back of the firewall.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the
fuel lines have not become kinked inside the
fueltankcompartment.Air shouldflowthrough
easily.
Fuel tank.
Secure.
Left side.
COWLING.
Top side

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Bottom side
Trim and cut
Drill a hole
2.5mmdiameter
Drill a hole
2.5mm
Secure
3 x 12mm
Left side
Machine
screw.
Right side
Front view
Bottom
side.

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See pictures below:
INSTALLING THE SPINNER.
5x 70mm.Length 49mm.
Secure.
Front view
5x 70mm
Aluminiumtube 10 mm
Secure.

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1Horizontalstabilizer installation.
See picture below.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
INSTALLATION.
3x25mm
3x15mm
Secure
12mm
255mm
Secure.
3x 15 mm

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Elevator pushrodinstallas same astheway
of aileron pushrod.
ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION.
Secure.
Elevator control horn install as same as the
way of aileron control horn. Please see pic-
tures below.
ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN
INSTALLATION.
Controlhornofelevator
A+ B Epoxy
PLUS glue.
Elevator
control horn.
Secure
Elevator
pushrod.
3x10mm
3x10mm.
50mm
M3

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Rudder servo install as same as method of
elevator servo. See picture below:
Elevator
pushrod.
Bottom side.
Elevator
pushrod.
Secure
Secure
3 x 25mm
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STRUTS.
Bottom side.
Elevator
pushrod
Elevator
pushrod
RUDDER SERVO INSTALLATION.
Rudder
servo
Rudder
servo
3x15mm
MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL
BRACKET.

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Please see pictures below.
RUDDER INSTALLATION.
Secure.
Rudder cable.
Aluminium
Rudder.