H-KING Sopwith Camel British WW1 Fighter User manual

Instruction Manual

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1. Please read this manual carefully and follow the instructions of the manual before you use this
products.
2. Our airplane is not a toy, which is only suitable for experienced pilot. Or if you are a novice
pilot, please operate under the guidance of an experienced pilot.
3. Not recommended for children under 14 years old.
4. Please adjust this plane according to the instructions and make sure to keep your body parts
out of the rotating propeller all the time, or it may cause damage to the plane or
serious injuries to your body.
5. Do not fly in the thunderstorm, strong wind or bad weather.
6. Never fly R/C planes where there are power lines overhead, automobiles, airport, railway
or near a highway.
7. Never fly R/C planes where are crowds of people. Give yourself plenty of room for flying, as
the plane can fly at a very high speed. Remember that you are responsible for others safety.
8. Do not attempt to catch the plane when you are flying it.
9. The operator should bear full responsibility of proper operation and usage with regards to
the model. We, Hobbyking will not be responsible for any liability or loss due to improper
operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SOPWITH CAMEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Undercarriage assembly. Please note: Each pair of struts has different length.
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Insert a 3 x 30 mm screw into the wheel hub and lock it with a nut bolt. Make sure the
bolt is locked with Loctite glue but still need to leave a gap in order to let the wheel
spin freely.

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Install the strut on the wheel axle. Please be reminded that the shorter strut is seated
against the bolt and then the longer strut sits on top. Use the supplied bolt to lock it in
place as shown.
Make another side by using the same method shown above.

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Insert the rudder onto the stabilizer. Trim the covering for a good wood to wood bonding.
Apply wood CA glue to the mounting tabs as shown. Use a straight edge to ensure the
apply too much CA glue at one time as it causes whitening on the coverings.

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You may install the empennage at this time. Apply small amount of slow curing CA
glue to the fuselage. Also apply slow curing CA glue to the hinge on the rudder. So
you need to insert the hinge onto the rudder and fuselage and also install the
empennage onto the fuselage at this time.

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Trail fit the lower wing onto the fuselage. Use the supplied nylon screws
to secure the wing onto the fuselage.

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You may install the undercarriage as shown in the picture below.

Please apply Loctite glue to all the screws and bolts.
Also apply Loctite glue generously on the wheel axle.
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